Published 13:58 IST, March 1st 2021
Bharat Biotech responds as PM Modi takes its Covaxin Covid vaccine; 'will inspire masses'
A number of Opposition leaders had questioned the Centre for approving the Bharat Biotech vaccine at a time when its phase 3 trial results weren't yet out
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Prime Minister Modi was ministered Bharat Biotech's Covaxin on Monday. In its first response after PM Modi's vaccination, indigeus vaccine manufacturer hailed him for taking jab. Taking to Twitter, Hyderab-based Bharat Biotech remarked that PM Modi's decision will inspire Indians to take vaccine. Furr referring to PM Modi's 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' vision, vaccine manufacturer also expressed confidence that fight against COVID-19 will be successful.
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Opposition politicises vaccination
During its initial sts, Bharat Biotech was criticised by opposition parties. A number of leers h questioned Centre for approving Bharat Biotech vaccine at a time when its phase 3 trial results weren't yet out. Among se parties, Samajwi Party was most vociferous, with Akhilesh Yav bluntly terming it as 'BJP's vaccine'. Moreover, ar leer of his party h bizarrely claimed that people fear that COVID-19 vaccine can make m impotent.
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PM Modi receives Covid-19 vaccine
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Modi has received his first jab of vaccine on Monday. PM Modi tweeted a picture of himself receiving Covid vaccine at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi. In dition, he also lauded doctors and scientists for spearheing global fight against COVID-19. Furrmore, he also appealed eligible people to take Covid vaccine.
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13:58 IST, March 1st 2021