Balaghat Children Deaths "Complete Government Failure", Govt Must Plug Gaps In Land Rights, Tribal Welfare, Says Rahul Gandhi
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Leader of the Opposition in Parliament Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said, "The Balaghat incident is a complete government failure. Wherever you go, you see it; it is a total government failure. I will raise this issue in the Lok Sabha. I will raise not just their case, but the issue of what is being done to all tribals across the country.” The LoP spent about an hour with…
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh: Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has condemned the Balaghat incident as a "complete government failure," highlighting the dire state of affairs for tribal communities in the district. Over the past few months, at least 44 tribal children have died due to malaria, measles, malnutrition, and other health complications.
Gandhi, who spent an hour with Baiga families, expressed deep concern over the lack of support from both the central and Madhya Pradesh governments. He emphasized that basic necessities such as healthcare, education, and employment are conspicuously absent, leaving these communities feeling abandoned.
Gandhi criticized the government for prioritizing development while simultaneously turning a blind eye to the problems faced by tribal populations. He pointed out unresolved issues concerning land rights, MGNREGA, and the Forest Rights Act, asserting that the government must fulfill its responsibilities. "Send this message: do your job," he urged, promising to assist these communities once his party comes to power.
Gandhi also visited a government primary school in Mate village to witness firsthand the conditions faced by children, including the provision of mid-day meals.
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