Buxar BJP MLA Confronts Civil Surgeon Over Hospital Management Issues
In a significant development in Buxar, BJP MLA and former IPS officer Anand Mishra publicly reprimanded civil surgeon Dr Shiv Kumar Prasad at the district sadar hospital on Monday. The confrontation took place in the presence of district magistrate Sahila, highlighting growing tensions over healthcare administration in the region.
Republic Day Incident Captured on Viral Video
The incident, which occurred on Republic Day, was captured on video and subsequently went viral across various social media platforms. In the widely circulated footage, MLA Mishra is seen raising serious questions about alleged irregularities and administrative lapses at the government hospital.
Mishra strongly criticized the civil surgeon's functioning, claiming that due to these administrative failures, both government officials and elected representatives were facing mounting public anger. The MLA emphasized that such lapses were undermining public trust in the healthcare system.
Allegations and Counter-Allegations Surface
Adding another layer to the controversy, Mishra himself faced allegations of accepting a bribe of Rs 2.5 lakh in connection with hospital-related work. The BJP MLA categorically rejected these accusations, terming them a deliberate conspiracy to damage his public image and credibility.
The incident was witnessed by several senior officials, including additional district magistrate Arun Kumar Singh and other administrative officers, making it a significant public display of discontent with hospital administration.
Background: Patient Death Sparks Public Outrage
The confrontation follows the recent tragic death of a woman at the sadar hospital, which triggered widespread public anger. Agitated family members and local residents blocked the crucial Buxar-Chausa main road in protest, creating substantial tension in the area.
In response to the growing crisis, doctors across Buxar district initiated a two-day boycott of outpatient department (OPD) services, severely impacting healthcare accessibility for local residents.
Political Intervention Resolves Service Disruption
Congress leader and former Buxar MLA Sanjay Kumar Tiwari, popularly known as Munna Tiwari, intervened to resolve the impasse. Tiwari claimed that through negotiations with medical professionals and the civil surgeon, he successfully persuaded doctors to resume OPD services after receiving assurances from local political leaders.
The authenticity of the viral video showing MLA Mishra's confrontation with the civil surgeon could not be independently verified at the time of reporting. However, the incident has undoubtedly brought hospital administration issues in Buxar into sharp public focus, raising important questions about healthcare governance and accountability in the district.
