Jamtara, August 1: Protests led by opposition leader Babulal Marandi erupted in Jamtara, Jharkhand, on Friday against alleged medical negligence that resulted in the death of a mother and her newborn at the district hospital. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) organized a rally from the hospital to the district collectorate, chanting slogans and voicing their concerns.
During the rally, party leaders criticized the state government and district administration for failing to address issues related to healthcare, recruitment exams, employment, education, infrastructure, law and order, and corruption.
The incident that sparked the protests occurred on July 17, when a woman named Reena Devi and her newborn died, leading to public outrage. Following this, the hospital administration filed a complaint, resulting in an FIR against BJP district president Sumit Sharan, district general secretary Kamlesh Mandal, youth wing district president Kunal Singh, city president Pradeep Rawat, and several unnamed individuals.
Babulal Marandi condemned the government’s actions, labeling them as tyrannical. He claimed that the healthcare system in Jharkhand is in disarray, with the government prioritizing its interests over public welfare. Marandi also raised concerns about the poor conditions of hospitals and the inadequacies of government ambulance services. He alleged that corruption is rampant in the tender process, benefiting individuals close to the government.
He further criticized the government for failing to ensure that the state’s abundant mineral resources benefit the public. Marandi highlighted alleged irregularities in the recruitment exams conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC), accusing the government of lacking transparency.
Former MP Sunil Soren accused the administration of biased actions and urged officials to work impartially. Former minister Randhir Singh questioned the state of healthcare services and accused the district administration of operating under pressure.
Former MLA and BJP candidate from Jamtara, Sita Soren, described the government’s six-and-a-half-year tenure as a failure, raising issues related to health, employment, and education. She claimed that youth voicing their demands are facing legal repercussions.
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