After a BJP MLA from Odisha tested positive for COVID-19, Union minister and Balasore MP Pratap Sarangi has quarantined himself at his New Delhi residence. According to Sarangi, he had attended the government function with Nilgiri MLA Nayak and the Ekadashah ritual of Balasore Sadar MLA, Madan Mohan Dutt on July 2 and 3.

Taking his Twitter handle, Sarangi said that he had shared the dais with the said MLA on July 2 and 3 in a government programme and also in a condolence meeting organised to pay tribute to Ex-MLA of Balasore.

“On being informed that MLA Nilagiri has been tested positive for #COVID-19. I self quarantined myself at my official residence in Delhi as per the guidelines of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare department,” He said.

Nilgiri MLA Nayak has tested positive for COVID-19 earlier on Monday. He is the first legislator in Odisha to be infected with the disease.

He said he had recently attended some meetings in Bhubaneswar and Nilagiri, and the funeral of former Balasore Sadar MLA Madan Mohan Dutta.

Sarangi had also attended the funeral.