Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has tested positive for COVID-19. (file)
Bangalore:
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai today said that he has tested positive for COVID-19 with mild symptoms and his visit to Delhi has been cancelled.
He said that he has isolated himself at home.
“I have tested positive for COVID-19 with mild symptoms and have isolated myself at home. Anyone who came in contact with me in the last few days, please isolate yourself and get yourself tested. My Delhi trip is cancelled. Gone,” Mr Bommai tweeted.
I have tested positive for COVID-19 with mild symptoms and have isolated myself at home. Those who came in contact with me in the last few days, please isolate yourself and get yourself tested. My trip to Delhi has been cancelled.
— Basavaraj S Bommai (@BSBommai) 6 August 2022
Mr Bommai was to travel to Delhi today to attend the third meeting of the National Committee on ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ and the Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog to be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi this evening and tomorrow morning.
He was also expected to meet the BJP national leadership and discuss the recent developments in the state and preparations for the 2023 assembly elections.
Shri Bommai participated in several meetings and events throughout the day on Friday such as State High Level Sanctioning Committee (SHLCC), Inauguration of Annual Independence Day Flower Show at Glass House, Lalbagh, Annual General Meeting of Bangalore Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AGM). BCIC), among others.
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