The world is still recovering from the aftermath of COVID-19, a time when every country, every citizen, felt the weight of a health crisis like never before. With millions lost, economies shattered, and lives forever changed, we all hoped for a better future—a future where health was prioritized above all else. But as the world collectively faced its most significant health challenge, the indian government under bjp has been turning a blind eye to the increasing costs that are making healthcare unaffordable for the common man.
Let’s talk about the stark reality we are living in. Pharmaceutical products, the lifeline for millions of families in India, have seen a significant price hike. Medicines that were once within reach are now nothing short of a luxury. Chronic illnesses, regular health check-ups, and even basic medication are now priced beyond the grasp of an average citizen. The hike in insurance premiums only adds salt to the wound. While a select few can afford the soaring medical bills, millions of others are left to fend for themselves, struggling to make ends meet.
So, what happened to all the promises made by bjp regarding healthcare reforms? What happened to the “Achhe Din” that was supposed to follow their rise to power? The simple truth is that the government’s failure to regulate essential pharmaceutical products has led to a situation where survival is no longer a guarantee. The middle class, the backbone of India, is sinking under the weight of these price hikes, with no help in sight.
And what do we, the people, have to do in this dire situation? Suffer silently, helplessly? Is this what the government expects us to do? We’re stuck in a vicious cycle—pay more for health insurance that barely covers the ever-rising costs, or go without the necessary medications and pray for the best. What is the alternative? To die quietly while waiting for change that never seems to come?
The government's approach to this issue seems rooted in apathy. The political game being played by bjp in power comes at a huge cost to its citizens, with their well-being thrown aside for the sake of corporate profits and a model that prioritizes wealth over health.
It’s hard to understand how a country like India, with such a rich history of medicine and healing, has found itself at the mercy of pharmaceutical giants and political apathy. The bjp government, instead of focusing on uplifting the healthcare system for the common man, continues to fuel the crisis, leaving us to wonder whether they ever truly understood the struggles of the average Indian.
In the end, the question remains: Should we just accept our fate under this government, with our health, our finances, and our very lives held hostage by rising pharma prices? Or is there still hope for a change that prioritizes the people, not profits?
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