During the election, the BJP reached the EC on the announcement of the government’s free vaccine, this was announced in Bihar itself. | During the election, the EC reached the announcement of the government’s free vaccine, the BJP itself announced this in Bihar

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Municipal elections are going on in Kerala. Four districts are to vote on December 14 here.

In Kerala, the declaration of free corona vaccine has become an election issue. Actually, CM Pinarayi Vijayan had said on Saturday to give vaccine free of cost to all the people of the state. A day later, the opposition parties reached the Election Commission with a complaint against it. Interestingly, these include the BJP, which had made a similar promise in its manifesto during the elections in Bihar.

The opposition said – the government wants to influence the election

Municipal elections are going on in Kerala. Voting is scheduled on December 14 in four districts. Opposition parties say the government wants to influence the election by announcing the free vaccine. BJP state chief K Surendran alleged in the complaint to the Election Commission that the chief minister was trying to deceive voters by making such an announcement. This model is a vocal coat.

Convenor MM Hassan of the opposition coalition United Democratic Front said that the CM’s declaration of free vaccine before voting is the model code violations. He said that there was no immediate need for such an announcement at this time. Senior Congress leader Casey Joseph has also complemented the Election Commission online on this issue.

CPI (M) said – Opposition allegations childish

The Conqueror of the Left Democratic Front and CPI (M) state secretary in charge A. Vijayaraghavan said in Thrissur that the CM’s statement was part of the ongoing efforts to curb the corona in the state. The charge of the opposition is childish. Corona is being treated free in the state. The matter of giving the vaccine for free is also part of this.

CM said- this is our government’s stand

The Kerala CM said on Saturday that free vaccine would be given to all people in the state. He told reporters in Kannur that no one would be charged for the vaccine. This is the stand of our government. Vijayan also mentioned the number of vaccines the state would get. However, till now the central government has not made it clear which state will get how many vaccines.

Kerala ranks sixth among Corona-affected states. A total of 6 lakh 64 thousand 633 patients have been found here. 2,595 people have died here.

Three vaccines expected to get approval soon

The Center said on Tuesday that it is under consideration to approve three vaccines – Bharat Biotech, Serum Institute of India and Pfizer’s vaccine. They are expected to be approved soon. In addition, five vaccines are under clinical trial.