Congress leaders take protection while campaining in Pipili after their candidate got infected
BHUBANESWAR: Ajit Mangaraj, the Congress candidate for Pipili byelection, on Saturday said he has tested positive for Covid-19. In a Facebook post, Mangaraj said he is undergoing treatment and urged his followers to work hard and ensure the party’s victory in the bypoll. The Congress candidate also appealed to his supporters to stay united and not fall for rumours.
Mangaraj fell sick while campaigning on Wednesday and have stayed away since then. Senior Congress leaders like AICC secretary Rudra Raju, former state president Jayadev Jena, Chiranjib Biswal, Taraprasad Bahinipati and Suresh Routray took charge of the party’s campaign in Pipili.