Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday took a swipe at former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi for questioning vaccine availability saying “there isn’t a lack of vaccine but of maturity in you”.
The vaccination drive in the country is set to get a major boost this month, he said and asked Rahul to join everyone in feeling proud about the work done by the country’s health workers.
Mandaviya was responding to Rahul’s tweet questioning the availability of vaccines last month.
The Minister said more than 13 crore doses were administered in July and the drive is going to accelerate this month.
“More than 13 crore doses were administered in India in the month of July. It is going to accelerate this month. We are proud of our healthcare workers for this achievement.
“Now you too should be proud of them and the country. But, you haven’t said a single word for our scientists or appealed to people to get themselves vaccinated. You’re playing petty politics in the name of vaccination.
There isn’t lack of vaccine but of maturity in you”