In a stark display of the challenges facing healthcare infrastructure in Karnataka, a distressing video has emerged depicting a doctor attending to a patient in a government hospital under the feeble glow of a mobile phone’s torch. The incident occurred in Molakalmuru taluk, Chitradurga district of Karnataka. A power outage left medical staff to cope with inadequate facilities.
Darkness in Karnataka
The video, which circulated widely on social media, captured the plight of patients and medical professionals alike as they navigated the darkness in search of essential medical care. The situation ignited a political firestorm between the ruling Congress and the opposition BJP.
BJP Mocks Karnataka Government
In response to the incident, the BJP launched a scathing critique of the Congress-led state government’s management of essential services. Termed ‘Darkness Bhagya’ in a pointed reference to the Congress’ ‘Gruha Jyoti’ scheme. It promises free electricity up to 200 units for households. The opposition lambasted the government for its failure to deliver on this promise, especially in crucial institutions like hospitals.
“The ‘Darkness Bhagya’ is a gift from the Congress government in Karnataka, celebrating its one-year anniversary in office. Hospitals are now left without power! It has exposed the dire situation under Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s administration,” remarked a BJP spokesperson.
Frequent Power Cuts
Reports indicate that the region has been grappling with frequent power cuts over the past week, exacerbating the already strained conditions in medical facilities. The reliance on mobile phone torches for basic visibility in hospital wards and even the medical store paints a grim picture of the healthcare infrastructure’s vulnerabilities.
The incident has sparked public outrage and renewed calls for urgent reforms to bolster essential services. This is particularly in rural areas where healthcare access is already limited. Beyond the immediate political fallout, it has underscored the pressing need for robust contingency plans and infrastructure investments to ensure uninterrupted healthcare delivery.
The debate rages on! Stakeholders are demanding accountability and concrete steps from the state government! The episode serves as a poignant reminder of the critical intersection between governance, infrastructure development and public welfare. It is a nexus where timely action is not just a promise but a fundamental obligation.