Published 18:06 IST, December 13th 2020

BJP President JP Nadda tests positive for COVID-19, under home isolation

It is important to mention that JP Nadda had just returned from his visit to West Bengal where he had addressed several press conferences and rallies.

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BJP National President JP Nadda on Sunday anunced that he had tested COVID-19 positive. Taking to Twitter, Nadda revealed that his test results had come positive and he had been advised home isolation by his doctors. BJP President also advised everyone who had come in contact with him to isolate mselves and get tested. 

"On getting initial symptoms of Corona, I got test done and report came back positive. My health is fine, following all guidelines in home isolation on advice of doctors. My request is, whoever has come in contact with me in last few days, please isolate yourself and get yourself checked," he tweeted. 

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Nadda's 2-day visit to West Bengal

It is important to mention that JP Nadda had just returned from his visit to West Bengal where he had addressed several press conferences and rallies ahead of 2021 state assembly elections. BJP President had reached Kolkata on a two-day visit on December 9 where he had inaugurated BJP's West Bengal State Election Office, addressed 'Aar i Annay' rally in Bhawanipur Vidhan Sabha, and had held a press conference in Kolkata amongst or things. 

leader was also in close contact with top brass of Bengal BJP including state President Dilip Ghosh, Mukul Roy, and Kailash Vijayvargiya. tably, during his visit, Nadda's convoy was attacked when he was on his way to Diamond Harbour to address a meeting with party workers.

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Meanwhile, BJP President is also scheduled to visit Mumbai on December 18 for three days to chalk out a strategy for BJP for 2022 BMC elections and or Gram Panchayat polls. leader's visits come as a part of his 120-day nationwide tour in a bid to expand and strengn saffron party's reach across all states ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha Elections. 

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18:06 IST, December 13th 2020