NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has tested positive for Covid-19 The Congress leader tweeted that he had mild symptoms.

“After experiencing mild symptoms, I've just tested positive for COVID. All those who've been in contact with me recently, please follow all safety protocols and stay safe,” Rahul Gandhi tweeted.

Another senior Congress leader, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, is in hospital since yesterday. The former Congress president campaigned extensively in Kerala and Tamil Nadu for the assembly polls. He began his campaign in West Bengal after four phases of voting took place, but suspended it due to Covid-19 surge.