IFP EDITORIAL, April 12 -- Amid reports of vaccine shortages and the strike by JNIMS employees, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren took his shot of the Covid 19 vaccine at JNIMS hospital and appealed to the general public to get themselves vaccinated during the Tikka Utsav. We sincerely hope there are enough vaccines in stock at the various health facilities.

The Indian State has a unique way of dealing with the Covid 19 crisis right from the beginning with even calls for beating thalis and lighting candles on auspicious occasions. Now, just as the complaints of states on shortage of Covid vaccines come in, a Tikka Utsav or Vaccination festival was announced starting Sunday.

Sidestepping the daily surge of more than 1,50,00 positive cases, ...