Not a secret anymore that the big pharma lobby is upset of India's vaccine strategy that led to big $$bn loss to them. Since then many attempts have been made to discredit India's efforts.
The latest one is a "research" by Dr Chakrabarti, amplified by ET journo Teena Thacker.
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The latest one is a "research" by Dr Chakrabarti, amplified by ET journo Teena Thacker.
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Pfizer (bully guy) & the pharma lobby tried to halt & malign India's efforts by health ministry & ICMR to go ahead with Covishield & Bharat Bio Tech Covaxin.
We are a lucrative market where a few "perks" traditionally translate into huge business. But that didn't happen.
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We are a lucrative market where a few "perks" traditionally translate into huge business. But that didn't happen.
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On 14-May, Dr Sankha Shubhra Chakrabarti (SSC) published a report about adverse events in Covaxin. This report was immediately (or as planned?) picked-up by ET journo Teena Thacker. This sampling was conducted on telephone survey with 1024 individuals, led by Dr SSC+11 team.
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There has been a continuous effort by certain individuals & orgs targeting Bharat Biotech's daring initiative to produce indigenous vaccines. This includes "research" papers, aimed to tarnish India's image as a rising nation & efforts to counter the global (west) narrative.
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In this story also you will find the connections of "known names" & illustrated efforts by Dr SSC like Teena Thacker, Priyanka Pulla, and Dinesh S. Thakur, founder of the Thakur Foundation.
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I assume, most of us are now aware of these names and spl Dinesh Thakur and his Thakur foundation, exposed long back by @DisinfoLab.
If not then you can go through this thread. "The Propaganda Pill".
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If not then you can go through this thread. "The Propaganda Pill".
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For a shorter version of his "likings", these posts will help you a bit. Otherwise, you may walk through his timeline.
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ET Journo Teena Thacker, who 'noted' & amplified Dr SSC's report, is following Dinesh Thakur on social media (pic1). Could be a coincidence?
Or probably not if you are active in promoting and amplifying all such 'research' published by the same journalist!! (pic2)
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Or probably not if you are active in promoting and amplifying all such 'research' published by the same journalist!! (pic2)
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Ok another catch and more interesting!
In 2020 Thakur Foundation took the initiative of upgrading the skills of Health Beat journos, where Dinesh Thakur specially tagged Teena Thacker.
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In 2020 Thakur Foundation took the initiative of upgrading the skills of Health Beat journos, where Dinesh Thakur specially tagged Teena Thacker.
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These initiatives are usually "recruiting" like-minded, funding (grants) them, training them and using them to set the larger agenda. Most of these training sessions, webinars, grants, and fellowships are a process of building assets across globe and groom them.
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btw that particular post was acknowledged by the said journo.
As expected, Dinesh Thakur has consistently endorsed articles by Teena Thacker, pointing to possibilities of 'internal' alignment and setting a viewpoint regarding public health policies in India.
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As expected, Dinesh Thakur has consistently endorsed articles by Teena Thacker, pointing to possibilities of 'internal' alignment and setting a viewpoint regarding public health policies in India.
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Similarly, Priyanka Pulla & Dr. SSC looks like well acquainted with each other, suggesting a fully connected network among key figures.
These tweets shows anti-vax narrative of Dr SSC and then a chat between Dr SSC and Pulla.
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These tweets shows anti-vax narrative of Dr SSC and then a chat between Dr SSC and Pulla.
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Another researcher of this report is Ayurved-turned-Anti-Ayurved Dr. Kishor Patwardhan who contributes articles to The Wire.
Remember, the hate for Ayurved by the big pharma is essential because it hit their big $$ businesses + its an Indian ancient science.
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Remember, the hate for Ayurved by the big pharma is essential because it hit their big $$ businesses + its an Indian ancient science.
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Now the most intriguing part- after publishing this research, Dr SSC has deleted his Twitter account.
Yes, all posts, criticism for govt, Modi, ICMR all wiped out. Why else he would do that instead of expecting more promotion of research on social media?
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Yes, all posts, criticism for govt, Modi, ICMR all wiped out. Why else he would do that instead of expecting more promotion of research on social media?
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These are a few digital footprints of Dr SSC's post mocking Modi and subsequent responses/reactions by other users.
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Now, this research, which was initially submitted on 10-Apr'24 was based on a study conducted from Jan-2022 to Aug-23, published now in between high voltage LS elections!! Co-incidence?
The timing is crucial & suggests political motives beyond mere academic interest.
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The timing is crucial & suggests political motives beyond mere academic interest.
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These connections, specific journo's involvement, big pharma agent, NGO, timings, and deletion of Dr. SSC Twitter account suggest a network influencing the narrative against India's self-reliant pharma approach, and motivated efforts to undermine Modi govt policies.
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