Karnataka: Mandya MP Sumalatha Ambareesh tests positive for COVID-19
Bengaluru: Another politician in the state on Monday tested positive for the Coronavirus. The Member of Parliament from Mandya constituency, Sumalatha Ambareesh, took to Twitter to confirm that she has tested positive for the deadly infection.
In a series of tweets, she added that she had developed mild symptoms of headache and throat irritation on July 4 and had sent swab samples for COVID-19 testing. She later confirmed that the results had arrived on Monday and it returned as positive.
In her tweets, she urged people who have come in contact with her to get themselves tested for the virus.
Adding that she might have got exposed to the infection during the course of constituency duties and tours, Sumalatha said she was advised home treatment by doctors and subsequently she had quarantined herself at home.
Dear friends,
— Sumalatha Ambareesh ?? ಸುಮಲತಾ ಅಂಬರೀಶ್ (@sumalathaA) July 6, 2020
I had developed mild symptoms of headache and throat irritation on Saturday, July 4. I decided to get tested as I might have been exposed to COVID-19 during the course of my constituency duties and tours. (1/n)
The results have arrived today. It is positive with very mild symptoms and I have been advised home treatment.
— Sumalatha Ambareesh ?? ಸುಮಲತಾ ಅಂಬರೀಶ್ (@sumalathaA) July 6, 2020
Hence, I have quarantined myself and going through the prescribed treatment as per my doctor’s instructions. (2/n)
By the grace of God ,My immunity levels are strong and I am confident that I will get through this soon with all your support. I have provided details of the persons who I might have come into contact with to Govt Authorities. (3/n)
— Sumalatha Ambareesh ?? ಸುಮಲತಾ ಅಂಬರೀಶ್ (@sumalathaA) July 6, 2020
But I would still urge those who have come in contact with me, if you have any symptoms, to get tested immediately. Let's win the war against #Covid
— Sumalatha Ambareesh ?? ಸುಮಲತಾ ಅಂಬರೀಶ್ (@sumalathaA) July 6, 2020
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Attacks on Christians contradict PM's message of harmony, visit to church: Gehlot
Jaipur (PTI): Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday expressed concern over the reported attacks and disruptions in prayer gatherings of the Christian community in different parts of the country, saying such incidents were "worrying and condemnable".
In a post on X, Gehlot said that while the Prime Minister Narendra Modi was visiting a church and giving a message of peace and harmony, news of attacks on members of the Christian community from various regions reflected a serious contradiction.
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"Symbolic gestures would not be enough, and strict legal action was required against those spreading hatred," the senior Congress leader said.
He added that Indian culture has always upheld the spirit of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam", where every citizen has full freedom to practise their faith.
Gehlot urged the Centre and state governments to uphold the rule of law and ensure that no citizen is forced to celebrate their festival under fear.
