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The Morning Standard|October 22, 2021
TWO hundred and seventy-nine days after a massive nationwide Covid-19 vaccination drive, the country on Thursday pulled off a remarkable feat by administering 100 crore jabs, largely supported by Covishield, which has remained the lynchpin of the exercise.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi called it a triumph of Indian science and that of the collective spirit of the people. “India scripts history,” he tweeted. “We are witnessing the triumph of Indian science, enterprise and the collective spirit of 130 crore Indians. Congrats India on crossing 100 crore vaccinations. Gratitude to our doctors, nurses and all those who worked to achieve this feat.”

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