MP Yadav Demands Immediate Removal of Tax on Sanitary Pads

MP Purushottam Yadav has demanded the immediate removal of taxes on sanitary pads, calling them an essential item for women. He argued that access to sanitary pads is a fundamental right and a matter of dignity, questioning the government's stance on women's empowerment while taxing such necessities. Yadav suggested increasing taxes on harmful substances like cigarettes and alcohol instead, criticizing the tax on sanitary pads as a sign of state insensitivity.