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Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
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. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like One of the Most Successful Investors of All Time, Warren Buffett, Recommends: 5 Books for Turning... Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Click Here Undo 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.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Janaushadhi Kendras must continue in state: Shobha
Mangaluru: Opposing the Karnataka govt's move to shut down Pradhan Mantri Janaushadhi Kendras, Union minister of state for micro, small and medium enterprises and labour & employment Shobha Karandlaje said that the state should review its decision. She told reporters in Sullia that Janaushadhi Kendras sell medicines at a very low rate and help a large number of patients. She questioned the govt's intention while deciding to shut the centres. "Janaushadhi Kendras should be allowed to continue," she said. Criticising the renaming of Ramanagara district as Bengaluru South, the minister said that it was part of a land mafia conspiracy. In response to a query on Operation Sindoor allegedly being politicised, the minister said that anyone can claim the credit for it. "We have no objection even if leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi shares pictures of him with soldiers. Let us do politics only when there is an election but we should remain united otherwise. There are chances of foreign countries misusing the difference of opinion among us. Hence, we should remain united to teach Pakistan a lesson," she added.
