Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has tested coronavirus positive and has been admitted to a private hospital in Nagpur, sources said on Saturday.
Bhagwat was admitted to the COVID-19 ward on Friday, hospital sources said. He is stable and under observation, they added.
An RSS functionary also confirmed that Bhagwat has tested positive for the viral infection.
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A number of prominent leaders expressed wishes to Bhagwat. Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa tweeted, "My prayers for the good health and well-being of Sarsanghchalak Shri Mohan Bhagwat ji. I wish him a speedy and complete recovery."
Congress MP Manickam Tagore also tweeted, "My prayers for your speedy recovery Sh. #MohanBhagwat."
Bhagwat had received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at Nagpur's National Cancer Institute on March 6. He had not been administered the second dose of vaccine yet.
