Recently, a Deputy Commissioner in Karnataka said that those without vaccines would not receive ration or pension entitlement. After significant public outcry, the decision was withdrawn. We wrote to the Deputy Commissioner, appreciating the recall and asking him to ensure that access to essential government benefits is not made conditional on vaccination status.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://internetfreedom.in/vaccines-shouldnt-be-compulsory-for-accessing-rations/