An RSS functionary also confirmed that Bhagwat has tested positive for the viral infection.
Nagpur: 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.
RSS Sarsanghchalak Dr. Mohanji Bhagwat today tested Corona positive. He has normal symptoms and admitted to Kigsway hospital Nagpur.
— RSS (@RSSorg)A number of prominent leaders expressed wishes to Bhagwat. Karnataka Chief Minister BS 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."
My prayers for the good health and well-being of Sarsanghchalak Shri Mohan Bhagwat ji. I wish him a speedy and complete recovery. https://t.co/StjEson6Ie
— B.S. Yediyurappa (@BSYBJP)Congress MP Manickam Tagore also tweeted, "My prayers for your speedy recovery Sh. #MohanBhagwat."
My prayers for your speedy recovery Sh. . https://t.co/d2FLLamzZh
— Manickam Tagore .B🇮🇳✋மாணிக்கம் தாகூர்.ப (@manickamtagore)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.