"Free Jabs A Right And Necessity": Uddhav Thackeray Welcomes Centre's Vaccine Move

Uddhav Thackeray, however, added that those who want to pay for the vaccine can choose the option as in the case of LPG cylinder subsidy.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday welcomed the centre's decision to supply free COVID-19 vaccines for people in the age group of 18-44 years, saying it is not only their right but also a necessity. He, however, added that those who want to pay for the vaccine can choose the option as in the case of LPG cylinder subsidy. Mr Thackeray said after the centre had given the responsibility of vaccinating people within the age group of 18-44 to the states, his government had made preparations and allocated money for the same. He said Maharashtra has six crore people in this age group and would require 12 crore doses for inoculating them.