Jaipur (Rajasthan): A political war of words has erupted over the deaths of infants at Kota's JK Lon Hospital in Rajasthan, the toll of which has now reached more than 100.
The BJP leader and former health minister of Rajasthan, Rajendra Rathore slammed the Ashok Gehlot-led government saying that what happened in Kota is extremely upsetting and the state government should take responsibility for this.
Talking to ETV Bharat, Rathore said that not only in Kota but also in chief minister's home district Jodhpur, more than 140 children died in a month.
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"The medical system in the state has been completely derailed. Ten infant deaths in the month of December have also been reported from a single hospital in Bundi district," said Rathore.
Expressing concern over the deaths of the kids, Rathore further said, "Even the death of a single infant is worrying. I too have been health minister so I can understand the situation. Instead of indulging in blame-game, the state government should understand its responsibility to stop further deaths."
He also welcomed the statement given by Sachin Pilot on the issue and said that the chief minister cannot escape responsibility.
"We were shown the door because people were not happy with our work and we accept that. But the present government in the state should take the responsibility," added Rathore.
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