BJP did crime bigger than violating MCC: Akhilesh Yadav over Covishield row

• Akhilesh Yadav criticizes BJP government over Covishield vaccine safety concerns
• Asserts "action must be taken against those who put the lives of Indians in danger"
• "BJP has done a bigger crime than violating the model code of conduct," says Akhilesh

Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday took a dig at BJP-led central government over concerns regarding potential rare side effects of the AstraZeneca-Oxford Covid-19 vaccine. Yadav stressed the severity of the situation, particularly in light of reports suggesting possible heart and other health issues associated with the vaccine.

While speaking to the reporters, Yadav said that "action must be taken against those who put the lives of Indians in danger. Think about what the people who have the certificate and have taken vaccines must be going through. Those who have given them the vaccines, the govt, action must be taken against them. They have put the lives of common people in danger. If scientists and experts are saying that the vaccine may cause heart and other health issues, who should be held responsible for it? BJP has done a bigger crime than violating the model code of conduct."

Yadav's comments follows remarks by AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj, who accused the Centre of disregarding concerns over potential side effects of the AstraZeneca vaccine while advocating for its administration to the Indian population.