Rats Chew Affected person’s Hand In Bihar; Tejashwi Yadav Slams Well being Minister | India Information
PATNA: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief and Chief of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav launched a scathing assault on Bihar’s Well being Minister Mangal Pandey, criticising him for deteriorating situation of the state’s healthcare system following a surprising incident the place a affected person’s hand was gnawed by rats in Nalanda Medical Faculty and Hospital.
Tejashwi took sturdy exception to the incident and challenged Pandey to a public debate on the state of healthcare in Bihar. “Simply prepare the stage and mic, and inform me a day upfront. I’ll come and expose how little work has truly been carried out,” mentioned Tejashwi Yadav whereas chatting with the media individuals in Patna on Wednesday.
Tejashwi accused the Well being Minister of being utterly disconnected from the system. “He by no means visits hospitals, not even for shock checks. After I was Deputy Chief Minister, we launched Mission 60 days, performed inspections, and took motion in opposition to over 700 negligent medical doctors,” Yadav mentioned.
He cited poor circumstances in medical schools in Muzaffarpur, Madhepura, and Purnea, saying they replicate the whole breakdown of governance within the well being sector. “Hospital beds are being offered by mafias, and the well being minister of Bihar is clueless,” he added.
Tejashwi Yadav additionally focused Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, accusing him of being indifferent and ineffective. “He’s in an unconscious state. His officers often take him to examine development websites in Patna, however past that, he’s unaware of what’s occurring – be it poverty, unemployment, legislation and order, or the crumbling well being system,” Yadav mentioned.
Awadesh Prasad, a disabled particular person from Nalanda, was admitted to the NMCH on Saturday and underwent surgical procedure. His fingers had been bitten by rats post-surgery when he was sleeping on the hospital mattress within the early hours of Sunday. The rat chew incident has triggered widespread outrage and renewed scrutiny of Bihar’s public hospitals.
