Shah’s letter to Yogi on Covid vaccinations being key to UP polls is morphed

A controversial letter claiming that accelerating the Covid-19 vaccination process can prove to be a game-changer in UP is doing the rounds on social media. The letter, allegedly issued by Union Home minister Amit Shah’s office, has been addressed to UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath.

With elections in Uttar Pradesh scheduled early next year, all major political contenders in the fray are gearing up for the same. The recently concluded panchayat elections in the state threw up mixed results, forcing leaders back to the drawing boards. Amid this, a controversial letter claiming that accelerating the Covid-19 vaccination process can prove to be a game-changer in UP is doing the rounds on social media. The letter, allegedly issued by Union Home minister Amit Shah’s office, has been addressed to UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath. Beginning on a complimentary note, the letter applauds Yogi for his efforts in handling the second wave of the pandemic. It then lays emphasis on completing registration of people in the age group of 18 years and above for Covid vaccination in Western UP by mid-July. “This vaccination registration process is a key to success in upcoming Uttar Pradesh Elections 2022,” the letter concludes.