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Modi launches HPV Vaccination Programme, attacks Congress for defaming India

TT Editor·Updated: 28 Feb 2026 3:39 pm IST
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Modi launches HPV Vaccination Programme, attacks Congress for defaming India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a nationwide HPV vaccination program aimed at combating cervical cancer, emphasizing its significance in safeguarding women's health. During the launch event, he criticized the Congress party, alleging that it has strayed from its original purpose and transformed into what he termed the 'Muslim League Maoist Congress.' Modi's remarks reflect the ongoing political rivalry as he seeks to bolster public health initiatives while simultaneously addressing perceived threats to national integrity. The HPV vaccination program is expected to make vaccines available across various health centers, aiming to reach millions of young girls and reduce the incidence of cervical cancer in India, a country with high rates of the disease. Modi's dual focus on health and political discourse underscores the intersection of governance and party politics in contemporary India.

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