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Tejashwi Yadav vehemently criticized the state government after visiting the family of a deceased Dalit girl in Muzaffarpur. The tragedy has highlighted severe flaws in Bihar's healthcare system, sparking political outrage. Yadav specifically targeted Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Health Minister Mangal Pandey for administrative failures. As the opposition gains momentum ahead of elections, the state has already enacted disciplinary measures against key medical officials.

Key Points: Tejashwi Criticizes Nitish Kumar After Dalit Girl's Tragic Death

  • Tejashwi visits grieving family, slams Bihar govt
  • Bihar's health system collapse in focus
  • Opposition rallies ahead of elections
  • Disciplinary actions follow tragedy
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Tejashwi visits family of deceased Dalit girl in Muzaffarpur, slams Bihar govt over 'collapse' health system

Tejashwi Yadav blames Bihar's health system collapse for the death of a Dalit girl, demanding accountability.

"If the hospital system was functioning properly, the girl would have been alive today. - Tejashwi Yadav"

Patna, June 3

Leader of Opposition in Bihar Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, visited the Kurhni area of Muzaffarpur on Tuesday to meet the family of the 11-year-old Dalit girl who was sexually assaulted and died after being denied timely treatment at Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH).

The incident has triggered massive political outrage and exposed deep flaws in the state's healthcare system.

The minor girl, a victim of sexual assault by a villager, was referred from Muzaffarpur to PMCH in Patna, where she was allegedly made to wait in an ambulance for nearly four hours without being admitted, despite being in critical condition.

She died during treatment on June 1, sparking widespread protests.

After meeting the grieving family, Tejashwi Yadav launched a scathing attack on the Nitish Kumar-led government and Health Minister Mangal Pandey, calling the tragedy a result of the collapsed health infrastructure in Bihar.

"They keep repeating that an investigation committee has been formed. I want to ask them in how many cases has action actually been taken after investigation?" he said.

"If the hospital system was functioning properly, the girl would have been alive today," Yadav said.

Tejashwi Yadav also criticised the state's law and order, pointing out that such crimes were happening repeatedly across Bihar, and added that political apathy and corruption in postings and transfers had completely derailed governance.

On Monday, the Congress party held a state-wide outrage march, burning effigies of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Health Minister Mangal Pandey.

The incident has become a rallying point for the opposition ahead of the upcoming elections, with accusations of insensitivity, administrative failure, and systemic neglect.

Facing mounting pressure, the Bihar government on Tuesday took major disciplinary action.

Dr Abhijeet Singh, Deputy Superintendent in charge of PMCH Patna, has been removed from his post for administrative failure and negligence.

Dr Kumari Vibha, Superintendent of SKMCH Muzaffarpur, has been suspended with immediate effect for not following referral protocols and showing insensitivity in the victim's treatment.

According to the Health Department's official order, the actions were taken based on prima facie findings, and further proceedings, including the preparation of a charge sheet, are underway.

- IANS

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Here are 6 diverse Indian perspective comments for the article:
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Rahul K.
This is heartbreaking 💔. No child should suffer like this. While politicians are busy blaming each other, our healthcare system keeps failing the poorest. The suspensions are just eyewash - we need complete overhaul of medical infrastructure in Bihar!
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Priya M.
Tejashwi ji is right to raise this issue, but where was his party when they were in power? All political parties have failed Bihar. We need long-term solutions, not just election-time drama. The girl's family deserves justice, not political photo-ops.
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Amit S.
Making a child wait in ambulance for 4 hours? Shameful! Our government hospitals need emergency reforms. Doctors and staff must be held accountable. This isn't about politics - it's about basic humanity. #JusticeForTheGirl
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Sunita R.
As a mother, this news made me cry. How can we call ourselves civilized when we treat our children like this? The perpetrators AND the negligent hospital staff must get strictest punishment. Bihar government should compensate the family properly.
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Vikram J.
Suspending few doctors won't solve anything. The whole system is rotten - from village health centers to district hospitals. We need better facilities, more staff, and strict monitoring. Politicians please stop playing blame game and actually work together for once!
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Neha T.
While the health system failure is unacceptable, we must also focus on the root cause - the horrific crime against the child. Bihar needs better policing and faster courts to punish such monsters. When will our daughters be safe? 😢

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