IS SMOKING HARMLESS?
Last night there was a heated discussion about smoking and
cancer. We always read ‘smoking is harmful, it can cause cancer’ in films and
also on the wrapper of the cigarette case. A committee of BJP MPs have come to
the conclusion, that such advertisement must be abolished, as there is no
scientific proof for this. It was revealed during discussion, that the MPs had
no scientific background. On the other hand, another BJP MP from Assam, an
experienced Doctor , stoutly defended the advertisement (Now smoking is
prohibited in public places- this ban will be lifted). He pointed out that
lakhs of smokers are actually cancer patients. Young people are more likely to
be affected.
What is shocking is the motive for this change in the law.
It is pressure from cigarette manufacturers. Is Modi Government ruled by
capitalists? We can see other instances too, of Government giving in, to
pressure from the private sector, especially in the department of Environment.
A sustained campaign is called for, to liberate Government
from Capitalists
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