World Polio Day: Leaders Reaffirm Commitment to a Polio-Free India
New Delhi, October 24: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and a number of state chief ministers used World Polio Day to reaffirm their commitment to keeping India free of polio. In posts on X, the leaders honoured health workers and urged every family to ensure that children receive the polio vaccine.
In his post, Nitin Gadkari called for renewed determination to build a polio-free world. He said every child has the right to safety through timely vaccination and access to health services, and that collective effort can protect future generations.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said that World Polio Day should inspire everyone to ensure that not a single child misses the polio dose. He urged parents to give children “two drops of life” on time and emphasised that public participation and awareness would strengthen the mission.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini thanked all health workers involved in the campaign to make India polio-free. He described their selfless service and determination as the foundation of a historic national achievement.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said citizens take pride in India being polio-free. He asked people to pledge that the disease would not be allowed to return, to administer polio drops to every child, and to keep spreading awareness. He also congratulated doctors and health workers for their contribution.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta urged citizens to commit to keeping India polio-free and to raising awareness about vaccination for the healthy and secure future of every child.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said a healthy tomorrow is built on a secure childhood. He called for increased vaccination awareness so that no eligible child is left without protection.
Pankaj Chaudhary, UP BJP President, said India's health and polio-free status must be sustained. He urged everyone to give polio drops to all children aged 0 to 5 years, stay informed, and encourage others to do the same.