'Zero Political Accountability': Jitu Patwari Slams MP Govt
MP Congress chief Jitu Patwari alleges zero political accountability over child deaths and poisoning incidents as Amit Shah arrives in Bhopal.
Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Jitu Patwari has launched a scathing attack on the state government, alleging a complete lack of political accountability regarding a series of tragic incidents involving child deaths and poisoning. His remarks come at a sensitive time, as Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrives in Bhopal for a scheduled official programme.
Allegations of Mass Deaths and Lawlessness
Speaking to the media, Patwari painted a grim picture of the current state of affairs in Madhya Pradesh. He urged the Union Home Minister to look closely at the functioning of the state's Home Department during his visit. The Congress leader claimed that the state has seen an unprecedented rise in violent crimes.
"Home Minister Amit Shah is in Bhopal, MP today. He should assess the situation of the Home Department. MP has become the capital of murders and mass murders. This is happening for the first time in the country and the world," Patwari stated, highlighting what he perceives as a breakdown in law and order.
The Human Cost of Illicit Liquor and Malnutrition
The Congress chief provided harrowing statistics to illustrate the impact of alleged government failures. He specifically pointed toward the devastating consequences of the illicit liquor trade and systemic corruption. According to Patwari:
- Nearly 100 families have been displaced due to the illicit liquor menace.
- Approximately 100 women have been left widowed.
- Around 200 children have been rendered orphans.
Patwari also highlighted a crisis involving the state's youngest citizens, alleging that malnutrition and corruption have led to widespread fatalities. He claimed that more than 100 children have died due to these factors, with 36 specific deaths reported in the Balaghat region.
Poisonous Water and Cough Syrup Deaths
The allegations did not stop at malnutrition. Patwari raised serious concerns regarding the safety of essential goods and resources, citing instances of poisoning that have claimed lives:
- He alleged that 26 children lost their lives due to issues related to cough syrup.
- He claimed that 36 people died after consuming poisonous water.
"There is zero political accountability," he repeated, emphasizing that in a civilized society, those in power must be held responsible for such tragedies. He called upon Amit Shah to ensure that political accountability is established for these killings.
Amit Shah's Scheduled Visit to Bhopal
While the opposition raises these heavy allegations, Union Home Minister Amit Shah is in the state to attend the Gopalak Sammelan at Dussehra Maidan in Bhopal. His visit includes several developmental and administrative milestones, such as:
- Inaugurating a state-level exhibition on the implementation of new criminal laws.
- Laying foundation stones for various dairy and cooperative-sector projects.
- Inaugurating a milk processing plant in Ujjain with a capacity of three lakh litres per day, costing Rs 255 crore.
- Inaugurating a product dairy plant and a state-level central laboratory in Bhopal.
The official programme also includes the distribution of financial assistance to gaushalas and dividends worth Rs 15.10 crore to cooperative members, alongside felicitating women livestock rearers and dairy cooperative members.