State Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said he tested positive for coronavirus on a second test, after testing negative the first time, even when he showed initial symptoms.
“I am fine, but I have been admitted to AIIMS according to medical advice. I ask those who have contacted me in recent days to please take care of your health, ”the minister tweeted in Hindi.
The Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs and Heavy Industries had endorsed a brand of papad last month, saying it had ingredients that would boost a person’s immunity and help beat the coronavirus. Your video caused a storm on social media, with people criticizing unscientific claims.
In the video, Meghwal talked about a brand called “Bhabhi ji papad” and said that it helps “develop antibodies” to fight the virus. He also saw brand owner Sunil Bhansali wish at the product launch, saying he expects the company to be “successful” under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative launched by the central government.
However, the video was not published on the minister’s official social networks and was originally distributed by WhatsApp.
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