Kerala CPI-M Faces Backlash Over SMA Drug Controversy

The Communist Party of India (Marxist), or CPI-M, which governs Kerala, is under fire for its handling of the SMA drug situation. Families of children with SMA have alleged that the government has not made the necessary arrangements to ensure the timely availability of the expensive drug, Zolgensma. This has led to protests and accusations of negligence against the CPI-M administration. The controversy has highlighted the challenges faced by patients and families in accessing essential medications in Kerala.