INDIA bloc parties protest over GST on health and life insurance

Leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi, NCP chief Sharad Pawar, DMK MP TR Baalu, and other opposition MPs participated in the INDIA bloc protest in New Delhi during the Monsoon session of Parliament. They demanded the removal of the 18 per cent GST on health and medical insurance, highlighting the financial burden it imposes on individuals and families. (Image source: PTI)

MPs from various parties, including the TMC, Congress, AAP, and NCP (SC), joined the protest at the Makar Dwar of Parliament premises. (Image source: PTI)

MPs carried placards reading 'Tax Terrorism' as they raised slogans demanding a rollback of the 18 percent GST on life and health insurance premiums. The protest reflects widespread concern over the financial impact of the tax on individuals and families. (Image source: PTI)

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has written to finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, expressing concerns over the GST on health and life insurance. In a similar appeal, union minister Nitin Gadkari also urged Sitharaman to consider withdrawing the GST, arguing that it effectively taxes life's uncertainties and hinders the growth of the insurance industry. (Image source: PTI)

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said it was "not appropriate" and reminded members to abide by the "consensus" reached earlier of not holding any demonstration at the entrance. (Image source: PTI)