Siddaramaiah Calls COVID Inquiry A Reflection Of 'Wisdom', Not A Retrospective Blame
After a shocking series of heart attacks in Hassan district in Karnataka, where around 21 people lost their lives in the last 40 days, the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has ordered an inquiry into the root causes of the incidents.
The Karnataka CM has directed the health department to form a committee headed by the principal secretary of Health and Family Welfare, Harsh Gupta, to investigate the incidents.
The chief minister stressed the need to find out the root cause. Once we understand the problem, we can work toward solutions. “Our first step is to identify the issue and address it accordingly,” Siddaramaiah said.
However, the Union Health Ministry dismissed the connection between the heart-related deaths in Karnataka’s Hassan district to the COVID-19 vaccine. It pointed out that the matter of sudden unexplained deaths has been investigated by several agencies in the country, and these studies have conclusively established that there is no direct link between COVID-19 vaccination and reports of sudden deaths.
Now, responding to the social media post of Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, executive chairperson of Biocon ltd., who pointed out to the ‘hastily approval of the vaccine and the misinformation surrounding it. “These vaccines have saved millions of lives and, like all vaccines, may cause side effects in a very small number of individuals. It is important to acknowledge the science and data-driven processes behind their development, rather than engage in retrospective blame.”, Mazumdar-Shaw wrote.
COVID-19 vaccines developed in India were approved under the Emergency Use Authorisation framework, following rigorous protocols aligned with global standards for safety and efficacy. To suggest that these vaccines were ‘hastily’ approved is factually incorrect and contributes to… https://t.co/uMEcMXzBV0
— Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw (@kiranshaw) July 3, 2025
As Chief Minister, I have a duty to respond to the genuine concerns of people who have lost loved ones unexpectedly. When parents lose their young children or families lose breadwinners without warning, seeking clarity is not misinformation; it is an act of governance rooted in empathy.
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“Haste is not a sin when saving lives, but acknowledging potential unintended consequences is wisdom. Seeking answers is not retrospective blame.”, CM wrote.
It is the duty of a government that values every life. The governments and other responsible stakeholders should find the truth, act on it, and protect our people with transparency and care.
As Chief Minister, I have a duty to respond to the genuine concerns of people who have lost loved ones unexpectedly. When parents lose their young children or families lose breadwinners without warning, seeking clarity is not misinformation; it is an act of governance rooted in… https://t.co/JjssvDhNeV
— Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) July 3, 2025
