UP Assembly Elections 2022: BJP vice president Pankaj Singh tests positive for Covid-19, self-isolated himself

UP BJP vice president Pankaj Singh tested positive for Covid-19 on Monday, he shared this news through his Twitter handle, he wrote "I have tested positive for Covid 19 today with mild symptoms. Also, I request all those who have come in contact with me to isolate themselves and get tested."

The leader has now self-isolated himself at home. Pankaj is the son of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Singh is Bharatiya Janta Party's General Secretary for Uttar Pradesh. Pankaj has been active in politics since 2002 and is the present MLA of Noida.

Meanwhile,  the  Election Commission of India announced the voting dates for the Assembly polls of Uttar Pradesh. The UP will hold elections in  7 phases to elect 403 members of the Legislative Assembly in the state. The seven-phase election in Uttar Pradesh will be held on February 10, 14, 20, 23, 27, and March 3 and 7.