Will you not give COVID-19 vaccine to those who don’t vote for you: Shiv Sena asks BJP
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Will you not give COVID-19 vaccine to those who don’t vote for you: Shiv Sena asks BJP

MUMBAI: A day after the BJP promised to offer free COVID-19 vaccines to folks in Bihar in its election manifesto, its estranged former NDA ally Shiv Sena on Friday requested it to make clear if those that is not going to vote for the get together can be given the vaccine or not.

Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut, whereas concentrating on the BJP’s assertion to offer free coronavirus vaccine to folks in Bihar, stated, “The party should tell whether those who will not vote for BJP will not be given the vaccine.”

The Shiv Sena spokesperson additional stated that earlier the BJP used to distribute within the identify of caste and faith, now they’ll divide folks within the identify of the vaccine. “This kind of rhetoric that is being done about the COVID-19 vaccine is spoiling the image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi,” Raut stated.

Opposition events had on Thursday slammed the BJP for promising free COVID-19 vaccines in its Bihar ballot manifesto and demanded motion by the Election Commission, whereas alleging that the ruling get together was utilizing the pandemic for political beneficial properties.

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi took a swipe on the BJP, saying one has to consult with the state-wise election schedule to know when one may have entry to the vaccine. The opposition assault compelled the BJP to elucidate that well being is a state topic and its manifesto is for Bihar, not for the complete nation, the place it has promised that the state will purchase the vaccine for its folks.

The RJD, the Congress, Shiv Sena, Samajwadi Party and the National Conference all raised questions on the BJP’s ballot promise of free vaccine for Bihar, alleging that it’s politicising the matter.

Congress chief Shashi Tharoor tweeted a video of Union minister Nirmala Sitharaman, saying, “You give me vote, I will give you vaccine…What appalling cynicism! Will the EC rap her and her shameless Government on the knuckles?”

Chhattisgarh Health Minister T S Singh Deo stated a free COVID vaccine is a proper of each citizen. “The EC must take suo moto cognisance as the Modi government can’t be selective about free access to COVID vaccine depending on electoral results,” he added.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the manifesto for Bihar meeting polls which promised free vaccine as soon as it has been cleared by the ICMR.

“The NDA government in Bihar has set an example before the country in the fight against corona. It’s our resolve that once the vaccine against the coronavirus has been cleared by the ICMR, we will make it available to the people of Bihar free of cost,” stated the manifesto. The promise figured on the prime of the BJP’s election doc.

The RJD stated the vaccine belongs to the nation and never the BJP, which is utilizing it for its politics.

“The corona vaccine belongs to the country, not the BJP! The political use of the vaccine shows that they have no alternative but to sell the fear of disease and death. Biharis are self-respecting, and will not sell their children’s future for a small amount,” the RJD stated on its official Twitter deal with.

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav stated the ruling BJP within the nation is saying it would get the corona vaccine free for the folks of Bihar. “Why such a declaration was not made for UP and other states. The people of Uttar Pradesh and the country will give its reply to such opportunistic petty politics of the BJP in the upcoming elections,” he stated in a tweet in Hindi.

NC chief Omar Abdullah requested whether or not the BJP pays for the COVID vaccine from its personal cash. “If it’s coming from the govt treasury then how can Bihar get free vaccines while the rest of the country has to pay? There is so much wrong with this blatant populism that shamefully exploits COVID fears,” he tweeted.

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi stated it’s BJP’s manifesto for Bihar and never for the complete nation. He stated since well being is a state topic, it’s as much as the state to vow whether or not they would offer the vaccine free to its folks.

Seeking to counter the opposition assault, BJP’s Amit Malviya stated the Centre will present the vaccines to states at a nominal charge and it’s for the state governments to offer it free to its folks.

“BJP’s manifesto promises free COVID vaccine. Like all programs, the Centre will provide vaccines to states at a nominal rate. It is for the state govts to decide if they want to give it free or otherwise. Health is a state subject, Bihar BJP has decided to give it free. Simple,” he stated.

BJP basic secretary (organisation) B L Santhosh claimed that the free vaccine promise by the get together in its ballot manifesto has bought big traction. “As usual ecosystem gets into overdrive to ridicule the proposal. It’s our resolve whenever a vaccine is available in whatever quantity it may be, it will be provided free in Bihar,” he stated.

TMC chief Saugata Ray additionally stated that it was “irresponsible” of the finance minister to vow the vaccine even when it’s but to be permitted formally.

 

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