In a shocking incident highlighting the dire state of rural healthcare in Jharkhand, BJP block general secretary Rameshwar Singh passed away on Thursday due to alleged negligence at Jaldega Community Health Centre in Simdega district. The 45-year-old social activist fell ill during a religious event two days ago and was rushed to the local facility, where staff reportedly failed to provide timely treatment.
Eyewitnesses recounted how Singh collapsed on stage amid the program in Jaldega block. Family members and supporters immediately took him to the health centre, only to find no doctors on duty and emergency services in disarray. Frantic efforts to stabilize him proved futile, forcing a transfer to Simdega Sadar Hospital. Doctors there referred him to an advanced facility, but he was declared dead upon arrival after preliminary checks.
Outrage exploded across the region this morning as locals and BJP workers called for a complete shutdown of Jaldega. Demonstrators blocked major roads, halted vehicle movement, and forced shops to shutter their doors. Chants demanding accountability echoed through the block headquarters, with protesters staging sit-ins at key junctions. ‘This is a criminal failure of the health system,’ one supporter yelled, encapsulating the collective fury.
Authorities have deployed police forces at strategic points to maintain order amid the volatile atmosphere. Officials are engaging in talks with protest leaders, urging calm while promising investigations. However, agitators remain steadfast, vowing to continue until concrete actions are taken against responsible parties and systemic reforms are implemented. This tragedy underscores the urgent need for better medical infrastructure in Jharkhand’s remote areas, where lives hang in the balance due to absentee staff and inadequate facilities.