New Delhi: Administration of 100 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses isn’t just a number, but shows India’s ability as a nation, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that when the coronavirus pandemic hit the world there were a lot of apprehensions over India’s ability to deal with the COVID-19 virus but 100 crore vaccine doses is the answer to every question raised over it.
“Will the people of India get the vaccine or not? Will India be able to vaccinate enough people to stop the pandemic from spreading? There were various questions, but today this 100 crore vaccine dose is answering every question,” said PM Modi.
“When the biggest pandemic of 100 years came, questions started arising on India. Will India be able to fight this global pandemic? From where will India get the money to buy so many vaccines from other countries? When will India get the vaccine?” the Prime Minister said.
He pointed towards apprehensions from several quarters that it would be very difficult to fight this pandemic in a democracy like India.
“It was also being said for India, for the people of India that how will so much restraint, how so much discipline work here? But for us, democracy means everyone’s cooperation,” he said.
He said that this success of India belongs to every citizen of the country.
“Our country performed its duty on one hand, and on the other hand, it also got success. Yesterday, India achieved the tough but extraordinary target of 100 crore vaccine doses. Today many people are comparing India’s vaccination programme with other countries of the world,” said PM Modi.
Addressing the nation, the Prime Minister said India’s vaccine campaign is a living example of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas aur Sabka Prayas’.
“100 crore vaccination mark is not just a number but shows our ability as a nation… It is a new chapter in history, a testament that India can achieve a tough aim successfully. It shows that country works hard for the fulfilment of its goals,” he added.
The Prime Minister further said the Central government ensured that VIP culture does not overshadow India’s vaccination program and everyone was treated equally.