Balaghat child deaths: CJP convernor Dipke visits tribal villages, demands accountability

Abhijit Dipke, the convenor of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), visited three tribal villages in Madhya Pradesh's Balaghat district on Saturday (September 12, 2026) to address the recent deaths of children due to infectious diseases. He met families and inquired about local healthcare facilities and the circumstances surrounding the tragic events.

The visit occurred after the Madhya Pradesh High Court issued notices to the state government over the deaths of over 30 children, allegedly caused by infectious diseases, due to overcrowded hospitals, contaminated drinking water, and inadequate nutrition. Dipke expressed sympathy for the grieving families and vowed to ensure justice, criticizing the administration's lack of action despite accepting the number of deaths.

The High Court sought a response from various departments, including the State Health Department, Women and Child Development Department, and the Balaghat Collector, over the alleged negligence and poor conditions in the district.