Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra trust head Nritya Gopal Das has tested positive for coronavirus a week after he attended the Ram Mandir bhoomi pujan in Ayodhya alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Nritya Gopal Das shared stage with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other VIPs on August 5. The others on the stage were Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Governor Anandiben Patel and Mohan Bhagwat, chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.
CM Yogi Aditynath enquired about the health status of Nritya Gopal Das and has also spoken to Mathura district magistrate and followers of the mahant. According to sources, the CM has asked Dr Trehan of Medanta Hospital to look at medical requirements of Nritya Gopal Das.The landmark event of Ram Mandir bhoomi pujan on August 5 was attended by 175 guests the trust headed by Nritya Gopal Das had invited.Apart from heavy security arrangements, coronavirus protocols and social distancing norms were followed at the gala event of Ram Mandir bhoomi pujan.