Social Media Abuzz as Modi’s Photo Removed from Vaccine Certificate: Covishield Controversy Triggers Discussions, Health Ministry Clarifies
The Central Health Ministry of the Indian government has made substantial alterations to COVID-19 vaccine certificates. Notably, the photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been removed from the Covin certificate.
Previously, his image held a prominent place on these certificates, accompanied by the slogan, “Together, India can defeat Corona.” Some speculate that this decision stems from the controversy surrounding the AstraZeneca vaccine’s adverse effects, particularly thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS).
As individuals monitor their vaccination records on the CoWin application, they have noticed the absence of PM Modi’s picture. This development has been reported by the English newspaper, ‘The Hindu,’ in one of its articles.
Discussions on Microblogging Platform X: Controversy over Vaccine Certificates
On microblogging platform X, users are engaging in diverse discussions about various topics, including recent controversies surrounding vaccine certificates. Bhavika Kapoor raised a pertinent question, asking if others had noticed changes in their vaccine certificates, particularly the absence of Prime Minister Modi’s photo.
Confirming this observation, Congress official Irfan Ali stated that indeed, Prime Minister Modi’s photo has been removed from the certificates, replaced only by a QR code. This exchange reflects the ongoing scrutiny and debate surrounding the modification of vaccine certificates and its implications.
Health Ministry Receives Request Regarding Removal of PM’s Photo from Vaccine Certificates
The Health and Family Welfare Ministry has received a request concerning the removal of Prime Minister Modi’s photo from vaccine certificates. Department officials informed ThePrint on Tuesday that this change was implemented due to the adherence to the Model Code of Conduct issued for the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.
Notably, this is not the first instance of Prime Minister Modi’s photo being removed from vaccine certificates. Previously, during assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Manipur, and Goa in 2022, his image was also excluded.
This decision comes amidst previous controversies surrounding the printing of Modi’s photo on vaccination certificates, which led to legal disputes, including one in the Kerala High Court. In response to the opposition’s claims, Justice PV Kunhikrishnan remarked that one should not take pride in our Prime Minister; instead, we should take pride in ourselves.
Gujarat Congress Demands Compensation for COVID-19 Vaccine Recipients
The Gujarat Congress has demanded compensation, alleging that the BJP-led central government has not adhered to the guidelines of the World Health Organization (WHO).
Congress has requested that families of individuals who have suffered heart attacks or died due to other reasons after receiving the Covishield vaccine should undergo testing and receive compensation if found eligible. They argue that compensation should be provided in such cases.
AstraZeneca Acknowledges Risk of Heart Attacks from Covishield Vaccine
The British pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca has acknowledged for the first time that its COVID-19 vaccine could lead to serious side effects. AstraZeneca has admitted in the UK High Court that its COVID-19 vaccine may cause Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS).
Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome involves the formation of blood clots in the body or a rapid decrease in platelet count. Blood clots in the body can lead to an increased risk of brain stroke or heart attacks.
AstraZeneca’s vaccine is recognized as Covishield in India. Following documents submitted to the High Court, the company has accepted that its coronavirus vaccine may cause Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS).
Due to this condition, blood clots may form in the body, and the number of platelets may decrease, increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes. In Britain, the company is facing 51 cases in the High Court. Affected individuals are demanding compensation of around ₹1,000 crore from AstraZeneca.
AstraZeneca Admits in Court for the First Time: COVID-19 Vaccine Can Have Dangerous Side Effects
The British pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca has acknowledged for the first time in court that its COVID-19 vaccine could potentially have dangerous side effects. While such cases are exceedingly rare, this admission marks a significant development in the ongoing discussions surrounding vaccine safety.
In documents submitted to the British High Court, the company admitted that its coronavirus vaccine could lead to Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS) in some cases. This condition, characterized by blood clot formation and a decrease in platelet count, poses serious health risks.
By utilizing the formula of the UK pharmaceutical company, the Serum Institute of India produced the ‘Covishield’ vaccine in India. To date, India has administered 175 crore doses of Covishield, highlighting the widespread use of this vaccine in the country.
