Price hike of medicines unacceptable, TMC to hold protests across Bengal on April 4-5: CM Mamata
The Hindu
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee protests against medicine price hike, calls for demonstrations and immediate rollback.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday (April 2, 2025) said the TMC will stage demonstrations across the state on April 4 and April 5 to protest against the Centre’s decision to hike prices of medicines.
CM Banerjee also demanded an immediate rollback of the price rise of medicines.
“I am shocked at the decision to hike prices of medicines. It cannot be accepted. I call for immediate withdrawal of the price rise,” she told reporters at the State secretariat in Kolkata.
The CM said her party, the Trinamool Congress, will hold protests in “every block and ward” on April 4-5 against the decision to hike prices of medicines.
CM Banerjee also appealed to people of all communities to maintain peace during Ram Navami, and not pay heed to any rumours.
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