The Minister for Finance and Health, T Harish Rao, has expressed concern over the rising prices of medicines in India and criticized the Narendra Modi government for its decision to hike the prices of life-saving medicines by 12%. He stated that this move would be a death blow to the poor and middle-class people of the country. The minister also ridiculed the BJP slogan “Achche Din” and stated that it was totally wrong as common people were facing “Days of Death” due to the government’s plan to increase the prices of medicines.
Harish Rao highlighted that essential medicines used for curing fever, infections, BP, skin diseases, anaemia, pain killers, anti-biotics, among others, would become a heavy burden for the poor and middle-class people if the government goes ahead with its decision. He further added that the BJP government was trying to put the common man in trouble by hiking the prices of petroleum products like petrol, diesel, and cooking gas.
The minister expressed his disappointment with the government’s decision and stated that it was a painful and heinous step. He also ridiculed the BJP’s Amrit time slogan and felt that the days of the BJP government at the Centre were fast nearing in the country. The rising prices of medicines have become a major concern for the common people, and it is essential that the government takes necessary steps to address this issue.
