New Delhi: Union Minister Ramdas Athawale has on Tuesday tested positive for coronavirus. The minister complained of cough and body ache yesterday and subsequently got himself tested for the viral infection.

He went for a test hours after attending a public ceremony of Republican Party of India (Athawale) to induct actor Payal Ghosh in his party. The event was attended by several other leaders.

According to reports, Athawale will be admitted to a hospital in Mumbai.