Kerala's Health System Under Fire: Building Collapse Triggers Political Turmoil
Kerala Health Minister Veena George faces resignation demands after a woman died in a building collapse at Kottayam Medical College Hospital. Critics cite delays and misinformation in rescue efforts. Opposition parties, led by the Congress, protest against perceived failures in the state's public health system.
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Kerala's Health Minister Veena George is under intense pressure to step down following a tragic incident at Kottayam Medical College Hospital, where a building collapsed, resulting in a woman's death.
The opposition, spearheaded by the Congress-led UDF, blames the minister for lapses in rescue operations and systemic failures in the public health sector. BJP leaders have also called for the resignation of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, citing his unfitness for office.
The incident has sparked widespread protests across the state, prompting a visit to the site by the Chief Minister alongside top officials, as an investigation into the collapse unfolds.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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