Bengaluru, April 7: Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) Working President Eshwar Khandre tested positive for the Covid-19 pandemic.

“I took a Covid test after developing symptoms and the result has come positive. No reason to worry. As per Covid protocol, I am admitted to a hospital at Bidar for treatment,” Khandre tweeted.

Former Minister Khandre was here to campaign for the party candidate contesting in April 17 byelection to the Basavakalyan Assembly seat.

Khandre (59) requested all those who came into contact with him during the last few days to take the Covid test to check if they too were affected by the virus. (UNI)