Bengaluru, April 17:  Erstwhile Karnataka chief minister and JD(S) leader H D Kumaraswamy tested positive for the Covid-19 pandemic on Thursday.

In a tweet, he said, “I have tested positive for Covid-19. I request everyone who came in close contact with me over the last few days to isolate themselves and get tested.”

He campaigned for by-elections of Assembly seats at Maski and Basavakalyan for more than 10 days. (UNI)