As PM turns 71, Centre eyes record vax drive

September 17, 2021 08:42

The BJP is set to launch a mega 20-day public outreach from today as Prime Minister Narendra Modi turns 71. The celebrations will continue till October 7 to also commemorate his 20 years in public life, including as Gujarat chief minister.

The party has asked its workers across the country to facilitate Covid-19 vaccination drive on the birthday as part of its "Seva and Samarpan" campaign.

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya called for a major push to the vaccination drive on Friday, saying it would be the perfect gift for Modi on his birthday.

"Let's do #VaccineSeva and give him (PM Modi) birthday gift by getting vaccinated those who have not taken the dose so far," Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said yesterday while urging those who have not taken the dose so far to get themselves inoculated.

Over 14 crore ration bags printed with Modi's pictures will also be distributed among the needy during the exercise.

As part of the campaign, the BJP workers will carry out a large-scale cleanliness drive on October 2, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and people will be encouraged to use Khadi and local products.

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