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Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has accused the BJP government of mishandling the healthcare sector in India, a claim supported by the party’s manifesto that guarantees universal healthcare access for all citizens. Ramesh criticized the government for imposing an 18% GST on health insurance, contributing to the lack of coverage for over 63% of Indians. The Congress manifesto includes free healthcare services in public health facilities, as well as a Rajasthan model cashless insurance plan offering up to INR 25 lakhs for universal healthcare.

State legislators should pass CalCare now to provide comprehensive healthcare for all Californians. Despite Obamacare’s improvements, many individuals still lack access to healthcare due to factors such as income, employment status, and marginalized identities. By implementing a universal healthcare system like California’s proposed CalCare or a single-payer system, the U.S. can address the disparity in healthcare outcomes and reduce the excessive healthcare costs it currently faces. Additionally, parents should initiate conversations about race and racism with their children following recent racist incidents in Kensington. The Hamas attack on Israeli citizens was deplorable, but indiscriminate violence and imposed famine are equally inhumane. Justice should be pursued without resorting to excessive retaliation.