More Than 40 Crore Indians Have Become 'Baahubali', States PM Modi Over Covid-19 Vaccine Drive

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (19 July) dubbed the vaccinated people in India as "Baahubali", and stated that over 40 crore people have taken at least one dose of Covid-19 vaccine, reports Hindustan Times.

He was briefing mediapersons outside Parliament, just before the beginning of the monsoon session.

He said, "I hope you all have got at least one dose of the vaccine. Vaccine is given in 'baahu' (arms), those who take it become 'Baahubali'. So far more than 40 crore people have become Baahubali in the fight against coronavirus. It is being taken forward. The pandemic has gripped the entire world. So we want meaningful discussions in Parliament over it."

PM Modi also said the government wants a "disciplined" and "constructive" discussion in the Parliament over the coronavirus pandemic. "We want that the pandemic be discussed on priority and we get constructive suggestions from all MPs so that there comes a fresh approach in fight against Covid and shortcomings be corrected so that everyone moves forward together in the fight," PM Modi said outside the Parliament.

"I would like to urge all the MPs and all the parties to ask the most difficult and sharpest questions in the Houses but should also allow the government to respond, in a disciplined environment. This will boost the democracy, strengthen people's trust and improve pace of development," he added.

He also stated that he will meet all the members of Parliament at 4 pm tomorrow to apprise them about the Covid-19 situation in the country.