(Riya Saha, Intern Journalist) Jharkhand agriculture minister Badal Patralekh tests positive for Covid-19.
The minister shared the news from his official account on Twitter on Sunday and urged all his close contacts to get themselves tested for the virus.
“I got tested for coronavirus yesterday and my report came last night. I request all those who came into close contact with me in the past few days to get themselves tested for the virus. You are requested to stay safe at home,” Patralekh tweeted.
On Saturday, he wished a speedy recovery to the former chief minister and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) founder Shibu Soren and his wife as they contracted coronavirus.