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Karnataka HC Quashes Jan Aushadhi Closure Order; BJP's S Prakash Calls It 'Vengeance' By Congress

In a major setback for the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government, the Karnataka High Court's Dharwad Bench has quashed the May 14 order directing the closure of Jan Aushadhi Kendras in government hospitals. Speaking to India Today, BJP Spokesperson S Prakash welcomes the verdict, terming the state's move as 'vengeance' against popular central schemes. He states, 'The Karnataka government, only with an intention of vengeance... ordered the shutdown.' India Today's Sagay Raj reports on the court's decision, which followed a petition by Rakesh Mahalingappa.

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