Karnataka's mining baron and former BJP minister Gali Janardhan Reddy has tested positive for the novel coronavirus and is admitted in a private hospital for treatment in the city, an official said on Sunday.
"Reddy is in a private hospital for treatment after he tested positive for corona virus on Saturday as he was not feeling well. As he is asymptomatic, he is responding to the treatment," a party official said.
Confirming that Reddy tested positive for the infection, state Health Minister B. Sriramulu said he would pray to God for his best friend's speedy recovery.
Incidentally, Reddy, 53, was to visit Bellary on Sunday to attend the last rites of Sriramulu’s mother after the Supreme Court on 27 August allowed him to travel to his hometown from Bengaluru for two days.