New Delhi
Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, on Saturday called for a thorough investigation into the devastating fire at the Jhansi hospital that claimed the lives of 10 infants. He also demanded strict legal action against those responsible for the incident.
Sharing a video of grieving parents who lost their newborns, Rahul expressed concern over the alleged negligence of the Uttar Pradesh government and local authorities. On social media, he wrote, “Tragic incidents like this raise serious questions about the negligence of the government and administration”.
He further emphasized the need for immediate medical care for the injured children and urged the government to ensure they receive the best possible treatment. He also demanded an urgent investigation into the cause of the fire and appropriate legal action against those at fault.
Other Congress leaders, including Party President Mallikarjun Kharge and General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, also expressed their sorrow. Kharge called the deaths of the infants extremely painful and demanded a full investigation. Priyanka Gandhi said the loss of 10 newborns in the NICU was shocking and offered her support to the families.
The fire, suspected to have been caused by a short circuit, broke out in the NICU of Maharani Laxmibai Medical College. There were 54 infants in the ward at the time, with several others rescued.
SP criticizes govt over Jhansi fire, calls for Health Min’s resignation
Lucknow
The Samajwadi Party (SP) criticized the Uttar Pradesh government after a fire in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of Jhansi’s Laxmibai Medical College led to the deaths of 10 infants, leaving 16 others in serious condition. SP leaders called the incident a result of negligence in managing healthcare and demanded Health Minister Brajesh Pathak’s resignation. The leaders stated that the government had prioritized divisive politics over essential services like healthcare. They claimed that the lack of attention to such basic responsibilities worsened conditions for vulnerable citizens. Following the incident, Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak and other officials visited the hospital, and the Chief Minister ordered a swift investigation with a report expected within 12 hours.
