We'll have to find resources for vaccination if Centre doesn't help: Mitra

'Differential pricing is absurd and will result in a huge additional outgo for the states,' Amit Mitra tells Ishita Ayan Dutt

Most states ruled by non-BJP parties have come down heavily on the vaccine policy of the central government for the third phase. In an interview, West Bengal finance minister Amit Mitra tells Ishita Ayan Dutt that differential pricing is absurd and will result in a huge additional outgo for the states. Edited excerpts:
 
Why are states like West Bengal demanding an urgent meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council?
 
Not holding GST Council meetings is against constitutional provisions. Paragraph 6 of the Procedure and Conduct of Business Regulations of the Goods and Services Tax Council, as