@ChouhanShivraj has tested positive for the novel #coronavirus,He has been admitted to the Chirayu Hospital in Bhopal @ndtvindia@ndtv#ShivrajSinghChouhan#COVID__19pic.twitter.com/zUXaYbNPGr— Anurag Dwary (@Anurag_Dwary) July 25, 2020
Meanwhile, the Chief Minister reassured supporters that there was no need to panic and that despite his medical condition he would continue to lead efforts to contain the virus in his state.
"No need to panic, If coronavirus is treated in time, it is curable," he said. adding, "I have been reviewing the status of coronavirus infections every evening since March 25. I will try to review this via video conferencing as much as possible now".
An ambulance enters the official residence of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Former Chief Minister Kamal Nath tweeted: "I pray to God for his (Mr Chouhan's) speedy recovery".
Another former Chief Minister, Uma Bharti, said she was praying for the recovery of both Mr Chouhan and Mr Bhadoria. "I pray they get well soon. All be well. May this disease leave our planet," she said.
Mr Chouhan and Mr Bhadoria had attended the funeral of the late latest songs, only on JioSaavn.com
Madhya Pradesh has recorded over 26,000 COVID-19 cases so far, including 791 deaths linked to the virus. The number of active cases in the state is more than 7,500.
Across India the number of coronavirus cases has crossed 13.36 lakh, with more than 4.56 lakh active cases and 31,358 deaths linked to the virus.