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Public issues including drug trade, water crisis raised in Jharkhand Assembly

Ranchi, March 14 (UNI) Several public issues, including illegal drug trade, displacement, prison security, pharmacy council appointments and drinking water shortage, were raised during the budget session of the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly on Saturday.
During the Question Hour, the proceedings remained peaceful as members from both the treasury and opposition benches raised queries on various matters. Issues related to allotment of houses for displaced families of Heavy Engineering Corporation (HEC), jail security and the growing drug menace were also discussed in the House.
Responding to a question by JDU MLA Saryu Roy, Health Minister Irfan Ansari said an inquiry would be conducted into the appointment of the registrar in the Jharkhand State Pharmacy Council and action would be taken against those found guilty.
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