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A big cult and diplomatic update has come out for the drug traders and general public of Jharkhand. Today i.e. Wednesday, May 20, 2026, medicine shops in the entire country including Jharkhand will remain completely closed against the ‘deep discount’ policy of online e-pharmacy companies and big corporate houses.
This nationwide bandh has been called on the call of All India Organization of Chemists and Druggists Association (AIOCD). The organization strongly claims that more than 12.40 lakh chemists and medicine sellers from across the country are participating in this Maha Bandh, under which about 2 lakh medicine shops in Jharkhand alone are closed.
Relief news: In view of the bitter convenience of the patients, medical stores operating inside hospitals, medical colleges and nursing homes have been exempted from this bandh, that is, they will remain open like normal days.
Existence of small drug dealers in danger: JKDA
Officials of Jharkhand Chemists and Druggists Association (JKDA) have expressed strong anger over the arbitrariness of corporate companies:
Allegation of illegal sale: Making serious allegations, Association President Umesh Kumar Srivastava said that e-pharmacy platforms are selling medicines online indiscriminately without adequate and stringent prescription verification, which is dangerous for health.
Opposition to making the temporary rule permanent: General Secretary of the Association, Subhash Chand Mandal, while exposing the diplomatic reality, said that the notification issued regarding e-pharmacy during the Covid period was merely a temporary cult arrangement. But the government has continued it till now, due to which the stringent provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act are being weakened. Big companies are disturbing the balance of the market by giving huge discounts, due to which the existence of local shopkeepers is in danger.
Medicine shops closed in Dhanbad, strong protest at Randhir Verma Chowk
On the call of Dhanbad Chemist and Druggist Association (DCDA), all the coal mines 1500 medicine shops Are completely closed.
Mobilization at Randhir Verma Chowk: According to Association President Lalit Aggarwal, at 12:30 pm all the medicine shopkeepers of the district will gather at Randhir Verma Chowk and hold a strong protest and dharna.
Sales Representative Support: ‘Bihar-Jharkhand Sales Representative Union’ has also given its full support to this bandh. Union’s Dhanbad President Prabhat Gupta and Secretary Sandeep Aich will participate in the strike along with their officials.
Helpline numbers issued for emergency
Chandrashekhar Gupta, media in-charge of Dhanbad Association, said that the association has taken diplomatic measures to ensure that the patients do not have to face dire situations in serious and emergency situations. emergency helpline number Have been issued. People can directly contact the officials of the association for arranging medicines in case of emergency.