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Health Minister's Remark on Dengue Sparks Controversy
West Bengal Health Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya made a statement regarding the rising cases of Dengue, suggesting that changing the government would not reduce mosquito bites. She also proposed that female students should wear salwar-kameez instead of skirts to protect themselves from mosquito bites, stating that socks do not prevent mosquito bites. The minister's remarks have drawn attention amidst concerns over the increasing Dengue cases.
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