Independent journalism punished, compliance rewarded under current regime, says Kharge
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Summary
Sections of the media have been reduced to echoing the ruling establishment, while those who persist in asking questions are ‘targeted relentlessly’, says the Congress president while calling for deep introspection by all stakeholders on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day
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Type Policy
Source The Hindu - National
Published Monday, 4 May 2026
Affected Population 1.4 billion citizens, 5 million healthcare workers
Key Numbers
Health budget: Rs 90,958 crore (2025-26)
Target: 2.5% of GDP public health spending
1.5 lakh Health & Wellness Centres planned
GDP: $3.9 trillion (2025 est.)
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NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right