Mamata Banerjee Condemns Medicine Price Hike, Announces Statewide Protests

The West Bengal Chief Minister criticized the central government for policies impacting vulnerable citizens and called for demonstrations on April 4-5.

• The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) announced a price hike for over 900 essential drugs starting April 1, 2025.
• West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee strongly criticized the central government, claiming the price hike and GST on medical insurance disproportionately affect the poor and middle class.
• Banerjee announced statewide protests by the Trinamool Congress (TMC) on April 4-5, 2025, to oppose the policies, with demonstrations planned in every block and ward.
• She reiterated her calls for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to remove GST on medical insurance, citing its financial burden on citizens.
• Banerjee accused the BJP of divisive politics and spreading fake videos, while urging the central government to reverse its decisions.

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