“If Vaccines Not Produced Yet, Should We Hang Ourselves?”: Union Minister

Bengaluru: Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilisers DV Sadananda Gowda on Thursday sought to know whether people in the government should hang themselves for their failure to produce vaccines as was directed by the court.

“The court has with good intention said everyone in the country should get vaccinated. I want to ask you if the court says tomorrow that you have to give this much (of vaccine), if it has not been produced yet, should we hang ourselves?” Gowda told reporters here.

Govt’s action plan: Replying to queries on the shortage of vaccine, the Union Minister stressed on the plan of action of the government and said its decisions are not guided by any political gain or by any other reason. Gowda said the government has been doing its job sincerely and honestly during which time some shortcomings have surfaced.

“Practically, certain things are beyond our control, can we manage them?,” the Union Minister sought to know. He, however, clarified that the government has been doing its best to ensure that in a day or two, things improve and people get vaccinated.

“Judges are not all-knowing”: Regarding courts pulling up the government on the issue of coronavirus, Ravi said, “Judges are not all-knowing (Sarvajna). Whatever is available with us, based on that the technical advisory committee will recommend how much (vaccine) has to be distributed. Based on their report, we will take a decision.”