Chandigarh, July 26 (Harbans Singh)
Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, the President of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) and the Member of Parliament from Ludhiana, made an appeal to the BJP Government, specifically to Health Minister J.P. Nadda today in the parliament, regarding the pressing issue of cancer and its treatment in India.
Highlighting the alarming rise in cancer cases, Warring stated, “Cancer is a disease that affects a large number of people across our nation. Since being elected as the Member of Parliament from Ludhiana on the 4th of June, I have signed numerous letters concerning cancer treatment and seeking subsidies via the PM Relief Fund.”
The PPCC Chief further emphasized the growing concern in Punjab, noting, “The cancer incidence rate in Punjab has increased by 7.45% over the past three years. Since 2021, estimated cancer cases in Punjab have risen from 39,521 to 42,288 in 2024. Women are predominantly affected by breast and cervix uteri cancers, while men suffer mainly from esophagus cancer due to alcohol consumption and dietary fat.”
In his appeal, the Ludhiana MP pointed out the socio-economic challenges faced by cancer patients, particularly the common man belonging to middle class families or underprivileged backgrounds. “India, one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, still has a significant population living under the poverty line or leading less privileged lives. These individuals require substantial financial assistance for cancer treatments. They struggle immensely to raise funds for these treatments, whether through the PM Relief Fund or other means,” he said.
