Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Introduces Tobacco Cess Bills in Lok Sabha to Boost National Security and Health Funding
Published on: Dec. 1, 2025, 2:11 p.m. | Source: Republic World
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced two bills in Lok Sabha aiming to levy cess on tobacco products for funding national security and public health. The bills face opposition over lack of health warnings and financial burden concerns. The Winter session will continue till December 19, 2025.
