Union Minister, who claimed ‘papad’ helps fight COVID-19, tests positive

New Delhi, August 8

Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Saturday said he has tested positive for COVID-19 and admitted to AIIMS here.

The minister of state for heavy industries and parliamentary affairs said after developing COVID-19 symptoms he was tested twice and found positive in the second report.

However, he said his health is fine.

“After developing symptoms of COVID-19 I had undergone test and was found positive in the second report. On the advice of doctors, I got admitted to AIIMS and I request all those who came in contact with me to take care of their health,” he said.

Meghwal is BJP MP from Bikaner.

In July, Meghwal had launched a papad and claimed that it would help fight the contagion.

Another MP from Rajasthan and Union Minister Kailash Chaudhary has also tested positive for COVID-19. PTI