No smoking please, Ramadoss advises Buddha

A known chain smoker, Bhattacharya reportedly smokes in the privacy of his chamber despite a ban on smoking in the Writer’s Building.

In West Bengal, a staggering 70.2 per cent of men smoke including the Chief Minister, Ramadoss said.

Ramadoss also cautioned the north eastern states which have the highest number of smokers in the country.

“It is really alarming. We are going to have a special emphasis on the north east in out anti-smoking campaign,” the minister said.