In fact, it was the non-availability of free vaccine slots that led to the petitioner opting for the paid vaccination. The state has no right to claim credit by inserting a photograph of the Hon’ble Prime Minister in the certificate issued to a paid-vaccine recipient,” Myaliparambil said. The petitioner contended that the purpose of such a certificate was to confirm the vaccination status of an individual. “On the whole, the petitioner is concerned that the national campaign against Covid-19 is being converted into a media campaign for the Hon’ble Prime Minister…. He contended that the Union government and the Prime Minister “cannot claim to have done anything but their duty”.

Source: The Telegraph October 09, 2021 20:26 UTC