Union minister Smriti Irani tests Covid-19 positive

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Union minister Smriti Irani on Wednesday said she has tested positive for Covid-19.

"It is rare for me to search for words while making an announcement; hence here's me keeping it simple — I've tested positive for Covid-19 the Union minister for textiles and women & child development said on Twitter.

Irani had campaigned for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday for the Bihar assembly polls.Soon after the minister made the announcement, wishes poured in on Twitter."Wishing good health & speedy recovery to Smt smritiirani Ji. There is no doubt she will emerge stronger from this fight,"

Union ministers Prahlad Joshi and Jitendra Singh, BJP leaders Tejasvi Surya and Poonam Mahajan were also among those who wished Irani a speedy recovery.