CM irresponsible in saying Covid vax caused heart issues: Joshi
Union minister Pralhad Joshi criticised CM
Siddaramaiah
, questioning his response to these findings.
In a press conference here on Sunday, Joshi criticised the CM's "irresponsible attribution of heart attacks to Covid vaccines without proper investigation". He demanded the CM apologise to the nation and the scientific community.
Joshi strongly denounced the CM's actions of questioning vaccine efficacy without reviewing expert findings, thereby disrespecting vaccine researchers and scientists.
He insisted Siddaramaiah should publicly apologise to the country's scientific community.
Regarding Siddaramaiah's vaccination status at 74, Joshi queried whether he received domestic or foreign vaccines. He referenced the expert committee's report led by Dr KS. Ravindranath of Jayadeva Institute, which clearly stated that there was no connection between vaccines and cardiac events.
Joshi questioned the CM's stance on the official state committee's findings, absolving the vaccine of side-effects.
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He assured that central authorities like ICMR and NCDC would address any nationwide increase in heart attacks.
He highlighted PM Modi's support for domestic vaccine development, crucial for India's large population. The country successfully produced 240 crore vaccine doses for domestic use and supplied them to 150 nations, earning international recognition, he said.
Joshi criticised Siddaramaiah's vaccine scepticism, questioning if it aimed to damage India's pharmaceutical export reputation. He noted Congress's tendency to doubt domestic achievements while readily accepting foreign alternatives.
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