Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot criticized the state government for the deaths of two women after caesarean sections at Kota’s New Medical Hospital, stating that Rajasthan’s healthcare system had collapsed. Gehlot emphasized that these incidents were not isolated but a result of the state’s deteriorating healthcare infrastructure. He highlighted previous failures in government hospitals, such as the ICU fire at SMS Hospital and deaths from contaminated cough syrup, attributing them to a lack of accountability.
Gehlot expressed concern that key welfare schemes introduced during the previous Congress government had been weakened under the current administration. He mentioned that schemes like Chiranjeevi and RGHS were affected, private hospitals faced strikes, and the healthcare structure had crumbled. Gehlot also accused the government of procuring substandard medicines, leading to administrative negligence and tragic deaths in Kota.
The former Chief Minister urged the government to take concrete action instead of conducting routine inquiries. He demanded strict measures against those responsible for the lapses in healthcare that resulted in the tragic deaths. The incident at Kota’s New Medical Hospital has sparked political outrage in Rajasthan, with opposition leaders calling for accountability and a thorough investigation into the treatment lapses.
