Credit war among BJP Maharashtra allies shows cracks in Mahayuti. Hiding it wouldn’t help BJP

Credit war among BJP’s allies in Maharashtra over government schemes bares out cracks in ruling Mahayuti. CM and his two deputies pulling in different directions makes for a perfect political storm in election year. Modi-Shah’s inability to rein in Maharashtra allies exposes their weakness. Hiding it away won’t help BJP.

Govt decision to reduce GST on 3 anti-cancer drugs is in public interest. Will it have meaningful impact?

The government decision to reduce GST on three crucial patented anti-cancer drugs is in public interest. What is uncertain is if it will have any meaningful impact on the debilitating cancer-related healthcare expenditure. Even accessing cheaper generic drugs and healthcare facilities remains a challenge for most cancer patients in India.