A group of National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) members protested in Bhopal by displaying posters outside the offices of Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla, the Directorate of Health Services (Ayushman), and the Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO). The posters aimed to draw attention to purported irregularities in the healthcare system, warning of potential risks to public health if not addressed promptly. NSUI members expressed concerns about unauthorized or fraudulent hospitals in the city.
NSUI state vice-president Ravi Parmar, among others, highlighted that certain hospitals in Bhopal were allegedly violating regulations by falsely listing doctors and staff. Despite complaints and protests, CMHO Dr. Manish Sharma has not taken effective action, according to Parmar. He suggested the presence of a syndicate of fraudulent hospitals in the capital, exploiting patients from rural areas seeking medical care in Bhopal for financial gain.
Parmar also indicated a potential escalation of protests outside Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla’s residence if no action is taken. In response to the accusations, CMHO Dr. Manish Sharma dismissed them as baseless and politically driven. He asserted that regular inspections are ongoing, and measures against fraudulent hospitals are being implemented, including legal actions in some cases. Dr. Sharma criticized the poster campaign as misleading and inappropriate.
