Controversy Erupts Over Health Security Cess Bill in Rajya Sabha
Published on: Dec. 8, 2025, 7:27 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The Rajya Sabha witnessed opposition to the Health Security se National Security Cess Bill as members argued it undermines cooperative federalism by centralizing funds meant for state health infrastructure. The Bill proposes a special cess on pan masala units, which critics claim concentrates financial power with the Union government.
