Archive · 29 Nov 2025
Congress MLA raises alarm over rising cancer cases in Assam
A Congress member in Assam, named Jakir Hussain Sikdar, spoke in the state's assembly about how cancer cases are increasing a lot in Assam.
He wants the government to help by providing free treatment and more hospitals for cancer patients.
He also said that the government should stop the sale of harmful things like tobacco and alcohol.
Other Congress members supported his ideas.
The government said that they have already improved cancer care and are doing awareness programs.
After the government's response, the Congress member withdrew his request.
Congress MLA Jakir Hussain Sikdar raised concerns about the rising cancer cases in Assam in the state assembly.
He demanded free treatment and wider cancer care facilities, including more oncologists and testing centers.
Sikdar called for a ban on the sale of tobacco, alcohol, and other harmful substances.
He criticized the Ayushman Bharat health cards for not covering check-ups and medicine purchases.
The government claimed improvements in cancer care and awareness programs, leading Sikdar to withdraw his resolution.
- Who
- Congress MLA Jakir Hussain Sikdar and other Congress members
- What
- Raised concerns about rising cancer cases and demanded free treatment and wider care facilities
- When
- November 29, 2023
- Where
- Assam Legislative Assembly, Guwahati, Assam, India
- Why
- To address the increasing prevalence of cancer and its financial impact on families
- Location
- Assam, India
- Date
- November 29, 2023
- Proposer
- Jakir Hussain Sikdar (Congress MLA)
- Main Demand
- Free treatment and wider cancer care facilities
- Government Response
- Claimed improvements in cancer care and awareness programs
- Supporting Member
- Abdul Batin Khandakar
- Opposition Leader
- Debabrata Saikia