Political slugfest intensifies over vaccine shortage; health ministry says running marathon, not a race

War of words erupted between the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the pace of vaccination drive after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took to social media to question the Central government over vaccine shortage in the country.

Taking a fresh swipe at the Central government, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said that July has come, but vaccines have not. The attack drew sharp criticism from the BJP leadership, including Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan and Gaurav Bhatia, who cited figures to ask if spreading "confusion" is the opposition party's undeclared policy. , #WhereAreVaccines Just yesterday, I put out facts on vaccine availability for the month of July.What is @RahulGandhi Ji’s problem ?Does he not read ?Does he not understand ?There is no vaccine for the virus of arrogance and ignorance !!@INCIndia must think of a leadership overhaul ! https://t.co/jFX60jM15w 12 , 15https://t.co/xmDqtrLcLI "July has come, vaccines have not. Where are vaccines," Rahul Gandhi tweeted on Friday morning.