A day after Adar Poonawalla, the CEO of Serum Institute of India (SII) reportedly said that he received 'threats' from powerful people for the delivery of vaccines, Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patoleurged Poonawalla to make the names of those leaders public, adding that his party takes full responsiblity for his security. Speaking to reporters here today, Patole said, "Adar Poonawalla (Serum Institute of India CEO) said that he was threatened by some senior leaders. Congress takes full responsibility for his security. But he should make it public as to who are these leaders."

"He said in an interview that I have been threatened on the phone. He should disclose the name of the person from whom he received the threat call," said the Congress leader. "A person who is not in India is being provided with Y category security by the Central Government, which raises suspicion. This time is not of engaging in politics.