Chhattisgarh Assembly Clash: Congress Walks Out Over Health Crisis

The Congress in Chhattisgarh staged a walkout during an assembly session, accusing the state government of failing to provide adequate healthcare amid a surge in malaria and diarrhoea cases. The Health Minister refuted the claims, citing efforts and measures taken by the government to control the diseases.

Chhattisgarh's opposition Congress staged a dramatic walkout from the assembly on Friday, accusing the state government of inadequately addressing healthcare amidst a rise in malaria and diarrhoea cases.

BJP MLA Motilal Sahu highlighted the disease-induced fatalities, urging a government response. Congress members targeted the ruling party over rising cases of waterborne and vector-borne diseases.

Health and Family Welfare Minister Shyambihari Jaiswal refuted the accusations, detailing government efforts including Rapid Response Teams, stocked medicines, and reduced Annual Parasite Index through extensive preventive measures.

(With inputs from agencies.)