City
Epaper

What does the PM stand by: Rahul quizzes govt over Covid vaccination

By IANS | Updated: December 3, 2020 10:30 IST

New Delhi, Dec 3 Former Congress Chief Rahul Gandhi took a swipe at the Centre by highlighting the ...

Open in App

New Delhi, Dec 3 Former Congress Chief Rahul Gandhi took a swipe at the Centre by highlighting the differing stance of the BJP and the Centre on the issue of vaccinating every Indian.

Tweeting on Thursday, Rahul said, "PM - Everyone will get vaccine. BJP in Bihar elections - Everyone in Bihar will get free vaccine. Now, Government - Never said everyone will get vaccine. Exactly what does the Prime Minister stand by?" he tweeted.

The BJP during the Bihar Assembly polls had promised that free vaccine will be given to all if voted to power.

The Congress leader's remarks came a day after Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said that the government never spoke of vaccinating everyone against Covid-19.

At a press briefing on Wednesday Bhushan said, "I just want to make this clear that the government has never spoken about vaccinating the entire country. It's important that we discuss such scientific issues, based on factual information only and then analyse it."

( With inputs from IANS )

Disclaimer: This post has been auto-published from an agency feed without any modifications to the text and has not been reviewed by an editor

Open in App

Related Stories

InternationalBalochistan on brink, Pakistan control "limited to Quetta": Baloch American Congress urges global community to support their freedom movement

BusinessAkshay Mathur Launches Unpromptd to Reimagine Digital Monetization in APAC

NationalSix rescued by Indian Coast Guard after cargo vessel sinks off Mangaluru coast

NationalPunjab Police busts ISI-controlled narco smuggling module; 85 kg heroin seized

BusinessKarnataka seeks electric buses under PM E-Drive scheme, Centre assures full support

Health Realted Stories

HealthPSLV to mark 63rd launch with Earth Observation Satellite-09 on May 18: ISRO Chairman

HealthDeath toll from Lassa fever rises to 138 in Nigeria

HealthAtal Pension Yojana accumulates record 7.65 crore subscribers; women make about 48pc

HealthAdopt cleanliness, check mosquito breeding sites to curb spread of dengue

HealthFeelings of frailty may signal early signs of ageing at 40: Study