A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) delegation met Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta to express opposition to two decisions by the state government. They criticized the proposed relocation of the gynaecology department from Kamla Nehru Hospital to Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital (IGMCH), citing concerns about maternal and neonatal healthcare services. The BJP highlighted the historical significance of Kamla Nehru Hospital in providing healthcare for women and newborns over the past century.
The delegation raised objections to the lack of formal notification or proper planning in the shifting process, expressing worries about the strain on IGMCH’s existing capacity. They emphasized that the move could compromise healthcare quality and patient safety due to the overcrowding at IGMCH. Additionally, the BJP pointed out that significant public funds had been invested in upgrading Kamla Nehru Hospital, which could now be underutilized.
Furthermore, the BJP delegation criticized the sharp increase in pass fees for restricted roads in Shimla city. They voiced concerns about the financial burden imposed by the fee hike, which they deemed arbitrary and profit-oriented. The party condemned the stringent penalties associated with the revised fees, labeling them as disproportionate and undemocratic.
In conclusion, the BJP urged the Governor to intervene in both matters and instructed the state government to maintain services at Kamla Nehru Hospital while reverting the proposed fee hike. The delegation, consisting of party officials Sanjeev Katwal, Karan Nanda, and Kamal Sood, vowed to escalate their protest against what they perceive as detrimental decisions by the state government.
