BJP protests closure of Janaushadhi Kendras in Mysuru
Mysuru: BJP activists on Friday staged a protest against the closure of Janaushadi Kendra on govt hospital premises.
The protest was organised by the BJP units of Mysuru city and rural areas, in front of KR Hospital.
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Protesters expressed their anger by raising slogans against the state govt, demanding the withdrawal of the order.
BJP activists, including MLA TS Srivatsa, city president L Nagendra, and former deputy mayor Roopa, participated in the protest.
Srivatsa questioned if the state govt decided to close Janaushadhi centres because it features a photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "Whose photo is displayed at Indira Canteen? Why have you put photos on buses? Will you do the same with the Anna Bhagya scheme one day? The state govt should stop playing divisive politics," the Krishnaraja MLA asked.
"The health minister has not provided a satisfactory answer in the House and has made arrogant statements," Srivatsa said, adding that Janaushadhi centres are essential.
Nagendra said govt's decision to close Janaushadhi centres is wrong and should be immediately revoked. "There are over 1,200 medicines available at these centres at cheaper rates. Therefore, the state govt should reconsider its decision, or we will continue our protest," he warned.
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