Joshi: State wants to close Janaushadhi Kendras as it's allergic to PM's name, pic
Hubballi: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi alleged that the state govt plans to close down Pradhan Mantri Janaushadhi Kendras simply because they feature Prime Minister
Narendra Modi
's photograph.
"They are allergic to PM's name," he stated.
Speaking to reporters here on Monday, Joshi commented on the health minister's claims about free medicine distribution in govt hospitals. He noted that essential medicines for blood pressure and diabetes were unavailable. "While 10,000 Janaushadhi Kendras operate nationwide without closure elsewhere, the state plans to shut them down, and we will protest it," he said.
Joshi criticised the Congress administration's approach to appeasement, identifying Muslim fundamentalism as a source of terrorism. He referenced the high court's response to withdrawing cases related to old Hubballi riots, questioning Congress's stance on national security.
He clarified their opposition was not towards all Muslims but specifically against fundamentalists, communalists, and terrorists.
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He expressed concern that Congress's appeasement politics threatened state and national security, suggesting that the state has become a refuge for fundamentalists.
Regarding
Operation Sindoor
, he noted that despite Pakistan's air bases being targeted, Congress demanded evidence. He criticised their response to India's successful operation.
He addressed Operation Sindoor's success against Pakistan, dismissing Mallikarjun Kharge's suggestion for a special session as immature, cautioning against Congress members speaking like Pakistani spokespersons.
He criticised the closure of 148 Kannada schools, while 584 private schools received approval. He highlighted the disparity in funding, with Rs 100 crore allocated for Urdu development while Kannada received no support.
He criticised Kamal Haasan's comments about Kannada, defending it alongside Tamil and Telugu as ancient languages. He noted the chief minister and deputy chief minister's silence on the matter.
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