The tragic deaths of six children in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, due to kidney failure have led to a political dispute. There are indications that the cough syrup the children were given could be linked to their conditions. Deputy Chief Minister and Health Minister Rajendra Shukla stated that the actual cause of death would be known only after the investigation report is released. The health department is closely monitoring the situation, and the situation is under control.
Health Minister Shukla revealed that the reports of the deceased children were sent to ICMR and Nagpur. He stressed that the exact cause of the deaths would be clear only after the report is received. He also requested the public to disregard any rumors.
Deputy CM Rajendra Shukla defended that cough syrup is not responsible for the deaths. He said that the reports that point at cough syrup are baseless. He asserted that the cough syrup did not cause these deaths. He said that until the investigation report is available, it would be premature to jump to any conclusion.
The Congress party is criticizing the Deputy CM for providing a clean chit to the syrup company before the investigation report. Congress MLA Arif Masood questioned how the drug company was cleared before the investigation report was released. He alleged that there might be corruption involved in this case.
Additionally, Congress leader Masood said that the collector who banned the cough syrup was immediately removed from their position. He claimed that the BJP government removes those who attempt to prevent corruption. He has demanded that Chief Minister Mohan Yadav take cognizance of the entire matter.
Dr. Hiteshwajpayee, the BJP spokesperson, responded to the Congress’s allegations. He stated that the Congress’s role is to accuse, while their role is to govern. Vajpayee stated that Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla’s statement simply meant that it would be hasty to make any conclusions before the investigation is completed.
The issue began when children in Parasya, Umreth, Jattachapar, Badkui, and neighboring areas began suffering from colds, coughs, and fevers. After this, their families gave them cough syrup purchased from local doctors and medical stores. Reports say that the children stopped urinating within days, and the families became very worried. When their conditions worsened, the children were admitted to hospitals in Parasya and Chhindwara, and many were later sent to Nagpur. Unfortunately, six children have died during treatment.