Chandigarh, March 16:

Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Badal said he had tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday.

Badal, a former chief minister of Punjab, asked people who came in touch with him in the last few days to isolate themselves and get a COVID test done.  

“I would like to inform everyone that I have tested Covid positive,” he said in a tweet. “My health is fine & as per protocol I have isolated myself. I request those who came in contact with me during the last few days to isolate themselves & get tested for Covid -19.