NEW DELHI: Senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel, who tested positive for coronavirus on October 1, has been admitted to the ICU of Gurgaon's Medanta Hospital, his family said on Sunday.

A tweet posted by his son, Faisal Patel, said the veteran politician's condition is stable and that he continues to be under medical observation.

"On behalf of his family, we would like to share that Shri Ahmed Patel had tested positive for Covid19 a few weeks ago. He has now been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of Medanta Hospital, Gurgaon for further treatment. His condition is stable and he continues to be under medical observation...We request you to pray for his speedy recovery," Faisal Patel tweeted.

Concerned Congress leaders, including Anand Sharma and Shashi Tharoor, wished Patel, 71, a speedy recovery.

"Deeply concerned and praying for the good health of my friend and comrade Ahmed Patel. Please join us in praying for his early recovery," senior Congress leader Anand Sharma tweeted.

Tharoor described Patel as an "extraordinary figure in India politics" and wished him well.

"An extraordinary figure in Indian politics, @ahmedpatel, battles for his health. I have long been an admirer of his exceptional qualities & wish him a speedy & complete recovery. He has pulled off many great victories; praying that this will be one more!" Tharoor said.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot tweeted saying he was worried about Patel's health.

Other Congress leaders to have tested positive for the virus include Abhishek Singhvi, 61, and Tarun Gogoi, 86. Both Singhvi and Gogoi have recovered.

Shortly before Faisal Patel tweeted, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh also tested positive. Singh, 59, tweeted: "I have tested positive for COVID-19. I request all those who came in close contact with me recently, to self-isolate and get tested."