CM missteps in vaccine certificates; Is the Chhattisgarh Congress to blame? – The New Indian Express

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Express news service

RAIPUR: Even as Congress strives to bring order to the polling member states, the differences between Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and Health Minister TS Singhdeo in Chhattisgarh are increasing and it is creating stinging situations.

Recipients of the Covid-19 vaccine in Janjgir-Champa district recently received vaccination certificates that not only bore the photos of Baghel and Singhdeo, but both called them CM. As the vaccination card went viral on social media, health ministry officials blamed it on the negligence of the operating theater doctor (BMO).

District collector Jitender Kumar Shukla said the officer was fired. However, Anil Choudhary, BMO of the Sakti block in the district, said: “This is a printing press error. We have been instructed to stop distributing these incorrect vaccination cards and to replace them. “

While the incident might be just a misstep and unrelated to the tension between the CM and his cabinet colleague, Baghel’s recent decision to promote the role of the private health sector in rural areas was not well received by Singhdeo, who did not hide his displeasure.

On June 26, Baghel decided to offer scholarships to specialized health professionals who will set up private nursing homes in the villages. A vexed Singhdeo said: “Neither such a plan has been discussed with me and I am not in favor of the decision. At a time when the state has insufficient financial resources, giving funds to the private sector that will charge people more for treatment is something beyond my comprehension. Baghel’s recent reshuffle of ministers in charge of the district was seen as a wing-clipping move. by Singhdeo. He was in charge of 12 assembly constituencies but now only has five segments.

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