Priyanka Gandhi exposed to coronavirus; cancels scheduled Assam tour today

GUWAHATI: Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra today cancelled her visit to Assam to campaign for third phase of polling after her husband Robert Vadra tested COVID-19 positive and she has been advised to self isolate due to her exposure to the dreaded coronavirus.

In a video message to Congress workers in Assam, Priyanka Gandhi today said: “I have been exposed to the coronavirus. Although I have tested negative yesterday, the doctors have advised that I self isolate for a few days. Unfortunately, I have to cancel the Assam campaign today, Tamil Nadu tomorrow and Kerala day after tomorrow.

“I would like to apologise to everybody for not being able to be there. And, I wish all the candidates that I was supposed to campaign for the very, very best in the election. I hope all of you do well and the Congress is victorious.”

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Priyanka was supposed to address three rallies at Goalpara East, Golakganj and Sarukhetri during the daylong tour of the state. The three constituencies will go to polls on April 6. Campaign for the third phase of elections in Assam will come to an end on April 4.