As soon as the statement was released on Twitter, it triggered a backlash as people interpreted the free vaccine claim as bait ahead of the elections in Bihar.
Several funny reactions have been shared on Twitter, here are some of them:
Some BJP members and supporters have come out to defend Nirmala Sitharaman's statement in the wake of viral reactions.
As politics over the Bihar elections intensifies, the statement sure has led to more debate. What are your views on the controversy? Share with us in the comment section.