Hyderabad, May 2 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi's photo has been taken off the COVID-19 vaccine certificates (CoWIN) for by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

The certificates previously featured Modi's image alongside a quote about defeating COVID-19, now retaining the quote but without his name.

This removal was noted by social media users and was attributed to the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) during the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.

The change has occurred before during state Assemblies and general elections, emphasizing the importance of COVID-19 appropriate behavior post-vaccination.

"Modi ji no more visible on Covid Vaccine certificates Just downloaded to check - yes, his pic is gone," a social media user named Sandeep Ma...