BJP’s Suri slams NC govt over ‘growing negligence’ in hospitals, seeks action

Jammu, Feb 22: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) executive member, Raman Suri on Saturday expressed grave concern over the rising number of negligence cases reported in government hospitals across Jammu and Kashmir.
In a statement issued here, Suri highlighted the growing number of incidents that have been tarnishing the reputation of medical professionals and eroding the trust patients have in government-run healthcare institutions.
“It is a matter of concern that cases of negligence against doctors are coming up every day in government hospitals,” Suri remarked. “This will not only tarnish the image of doctors but will also reduce the trust of patients in government hospitals, which are meant to provide quality healthcare.”
He said the latest case of alleged negligence was reported from Rajouri Medical College, where a pregnant woman tragically lost her life. “Her relatives staged protests, alleging negligence in her treatment. This incident marks the fourth case of medical negligence reported in the last 15 days, with the previous three cases originating from hospitals in Kashmir,” he said.
The families of the affected patients have called for justice, with some action already taken against the accused doctors and investigation committees being formed to look into the cases, the BJP leader said.
Suri pointed out that while the GMC administration in Rajouri acted quickly by forming an investigation committee to address the situation, the root cause of these incidents needs serious attention. “The question remains: Why is such negligence occurring repeatedly?” he asked. “Some hospitals are overwhelmed with a large number of patients, and managing so many individuals can be a challenge for doctors and staff.”
Furthermore, there are instances where doctors do not provide clear and accurate information regarding the condition of patients to their families, which is a serious concern, he said.
The BJP leader also criticised the National Conference (NC) government’s handling of the health sector, despite its repeated claims of making healthcare a priority. “If healthcare truly is a priority for the government, then it must take immediate action to address the shortage of doctors and healthcare professionals in all health institutions,” he said.
Suri urged the government to expedite investigations into all such incidents and ensure timely action against those responsible.
“The NC government supported by Congress must not only focus on forming committees but should actively work towards better healthcare infrastructure, increased staffing, and transparency. Only then can we ensure that patients receive the care they deserve and rebuild public trust in our healthcare system,” he said.