Health Minister Harsh Vardhan
Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday dismissed as “farce” the “hue and cry” by sure states about partisanship by the Centre and known as it an try to cover their very own incompetence, saying non-BJP dominated Maharashtra and Rajasthan figured among the many prime three states primarily based on the allocation of vaccines.
As COVID-19 instances in India hit a report excessive, Vardhan stated that 9.1 crore vaccine doses have been utilised, whereas 2.4 crore are in inventory and 1.9 crore vaccines are within the pipeline, indicating there are sufficient doses available for all states.
“Hue and cry by sure states about partisanship by the Union authorities is only a farce, an try to cover their very own incompetence.
Maharashtra and Rajasthan are 2 of the highest 3 states primarily based on allocation of COVID-19 vaccine doses.
“Both are non-BJP governed states,” Vardhan stated in a tweet.
Releasing the figures, he stated in one other tweet, “Let’s put an end to fear-mongering now! #COVID19 vaccine doses: total administered: 9 cr+ In stock/nearing delivery to states: 4.3 cr+ Where does question of shortages arise? We’re continuously monitoring and enhancing supply.”
In a strongly-worded assertion, Vardhan on Wednesday hit out at Maharashtra and another states, accusing them of attempting to cowl their “failures” and spreading panic amongst individuals by demanding vaccination of all with out inoculating sufficient of eligible beneficiaries.
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People above the age of 45 are at the moment eligible for vaccination.
Vardhan additionally stated the allegations of vaccine scarcity are completely baseless and the states, together with Maharashtra, want to enhance the implementation of their testing and containment methods and vaccination drive.
He stated the “lackadaisical” angle of the Maharashtra authorities has “singularly bogged down” all the nation’s efforts to combat the virus.
Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope on Thursday sought to know why the state was getting fewer COVID-19 vaccine doses as in comparison with another states, together with Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, whilst it’s main the vaccination drive and has the very best variety of lively instances within the nation.
