Sonia Gandhi tests positive for Covid
New Delhi, June 2 :Congress President Sonia Gandhi has tested positive for Covid-19, Congress Chief Spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala said on Thursday, adding that she would be appearing for the ED summon.
Surjewala said Sonia Gandhi had been meeting leaders and activists over last week, some of whom were found to be Covid positive.
“Congress President had developed mild fever and Covid symptoms last evening. On testing, she has been found to be Covid positive,” Surjewala said.
“Congress President will appear before ED on 8th June, as informed by us earlier,” he said.
“We, at Indian National Congress, shall keep you posted about any future developments.”
The Enforcement Directorate has summoned Congress President Sonia Gandhi and party leader Rahul Gandhi in connection with the National Herald case.
Sonia Gandhi has been asked to appear before the ED on June 8.