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Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) protests KDMC's garbage tax hike; warns of agitation ahead of Raj Thackeray's visit
MNS protests KDMC's hike in garbage charges from Rs 600 to Rs 900 KALYAN: Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) organised a major protest rally against the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation's (KDMC) plan to increase the solid waste charges under property tax from Rs 600 to Rs 900. During the protest, a delegation led by MNS's Thane District President, Avinash Jadhav, met KDMC officials and demanded the cancellation of the increased garbage charges. KDMC Commissioner Abhinav Goel explained to the delegation the benefits of the newly launched cleanliness drive for the city. However, Jadhav insisted the additional charge must be scrapped. He warned, 'If you are going to take money from citizens' homes for the benefit of contractors, we will oppose it. Don't expect peace from us.' Ulhas Bhoir, MNS's Kalyan City President, added, 'We have given KDMC time to withdraw the increased charges before MNS Chief Raj Thackeray's visit on 16 June. If not, we will protest in true MNS style.' Earlier, UBT leaders and citizen activist Shrinivas Ghanekar had also opposed the hike in garbage tax. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
The Hindu
30-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
BJP protest condemning bid to close Jan Aushadhi Kendras in govt. hospital premises
Condemning the State government's decision to close the Jan Aushadhi Kendras functioning within the district hospitals across Karnataka, the Kalaburagi district unit of BJP staged a protest in front of the District General Hospital here on Friday. The BJP leaders including Chincholi MLA Avinash Jadhav, B.G Patil and Shashil G. Namoshi, MLCs, party's district (rural unit) president Ashok Bagli, party's (urban unit) president Chandrakant Patil, and party workers tied black ribbon on their arms and staged a silent protest near the main gate of the government hospital. The Jan Aushadhi Scheme, launched by the Central government, aims to provide quality medicines at affordable prices; the State government's move to closure of these medicine centres is being seen as potentially beneficial to private pharmaceutical companies. The agitators also displayed placards accusing the State government for closing down Jan Aushadhi Kendras, which are indeed a boon for poor patients. Mr. Namoshi alleged that government hospitals struggle with ensuring the availability of free medicines, forcing the patients to purchase them out-of-pocket. In such conditions, closure of these centres –offering affordable medicines at low cost, would affect the poor classes who depend on the scheme for low-cost healthcare facilities. He also questioned Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao and Medical Education Minister Sharan Prakash Patil, about what forced the ruling government to take such a decision against Jan Aushadhi Kendras. They also urged Siddaramaiah-led government to reconsider and withdraw the order in the interest of the common public.
