Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday chaired an all-party meeting with Union Ministers and other leaders to dicsuss the covid-19 pandemic situation in the country.
According to several media reprots, leaders from all parties joined the virtual meet which commenced at 10:30 am.
Addressing the meeting, the PM said that India will very soon be introducing an effective covid-19 vaccine. “The world is keeping a watch on the cheapest and safe vaccine. That is why the world is watching India,” PM Modi said.
Speaking about the price of the vaccine, the Prime Minister said that the Centre is in talks with state governments over the price of the vaccine and will soon come to a conclusion.
Giving more information about the vaccines, the PM said that three vaccines are in trial stage in India and when ready, healthcare and frontline workers, who worked ruthlessly during the pandemic, will be the first to receive shots.
Reportedly, PM Modi has reportedly leaders of various political outfits to send in their suggestions in writing on the vaccine drive. “Public health will be top priority as far as Covid-19 vaccine pricing is concerned, states will be fully involved,” PM Modi said.
According to PTI, 12 leaders from various political parties were present at the meeting.
Meanwhile, ahead of the meeting, former Congress president Rahul Gandhi had said that he expects PM’s clarification on free vaccination process across the country.
“In today’s all-party meeting, we hope the PM clarifies by when will every Indian get free Covid vaccine,” he had tweeted.
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah and Health Minister Harsh Vardhan were among other were present at the meeting hosted by PM Modi.
Today’s meeting is the second of its kind called by PM Modi to discuss the novel coronavirus situation across the country.
