Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh has tested positive for coronavirus today and been admitted to the AIIMS Trauma Centre around 5 pm, news agency ANI reported.
Dr Singh has received both doses of Covaxin - the first on March 4 and the second on April 3.
Several politicians have wished Dr Singh a speedy recovery, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi who wished the former prime minister "good health and a speedy recovery".
Wishing our former Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji good health and a speedy recovery.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 19, 2021
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi wrote on Twitter: "Dear Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji, Wishing you a speedy recovery. India needs your guidance and advice in this difficult time."
Dear Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji,
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) April 19, 2021
Wishing you a speedy recovery.
India needs your guidance and advice in this difficult time.
"My prayers are with Manmohan Singh ji and his family today, and my deepest respect. May he fight this scourge with all his might and get well soon," wrote Priyanka gandhi Vadra.
My prayers are with Manmohan Singh ji and his family today, and my deepest respect. May he fight this scourge with all his might and get well soon.
— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) April 19, 2021
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari prayed for Dr Singh's speedy recovery.
I pray for your speedy recovery Manmohan Singh ji.
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) April 19, 2021
"I am concerned about the health of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh ji as he has been admitted to AIIMS. My best wishes to him for a speedy recovery. May he get well soon," Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot tweeted.
I am concerned about the health of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh ji as he has been admitted to AIIMS. My best wishes to him for a speedy recovery. May he get well soon.
— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) April 19, 2021
"Just got the news that former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Ji has tested positive for COVID. Sir, our thoughts and prayers for a speedy and full recovery," tweeted Mamata Banerjee.
Just got the news that former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Ji has tested positive for COVID. Sir, our thoughts and prayers for a speedy and full recovery
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) April 19, 2021
Dr Singh on Sunday wrote to PM Modi suggesting five measures to battle the Covid crisis including ramping up vaccination and boosting the supply of medicines.
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