Vaccine promise is election issue in India state

2 days ago

NEW DELHI (AP) — A promise of free COVID-19 vaccination has become an issue in key state elections in India. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made the promise when releasing the ruling Hindu nationalist party’s manifesto for elections that begin in Bihar state next week. Every Bihar resident will be given vaccinated for free when a COVID-19 vaccine becomes available, she said, adding