Uproar over Dalit woman’s roadside delivery amid untouchability allegations
Rani Vanvasi, a 20-year-old pregnant woman gave birth on the roadside outside government district hospital in Bhadohi on September 29, after she was allegedly denied admission for delivery; the victim’s family also alleged that hospital staff failed to provide timely treatment and did not admit her.
Uproar erupted on Friday (October 2, 2026) following the viral video of a Dalit woman denied entry to the government hospital in Bhadohi district during labor pains. She was forced to deliver her baby outside the hospital due to alleged untouchability. The woman's family and opposition parties accused feudal elements of controlling the government in Uttar Pradesh.
However, authorities claimed disciplinary action was taken against personnel found guilty of negligence. The victim's family alleged the hospital staff denied timely treatment and admission due to her caste. Sunil Singh Yadav, spokesperson for the Samajwadi Party, condemned the incident as "inhuman" and "a cruel, evil act", unacceptable in a civilized society.
Ajay Kumar Lallu, a senior U.P. Congress leader, also expressed deep concern over the matter. The victim, Rani Vanvasi, a 20-year-old pregnant woman, delivered her baby outside the hospital gate after being denied admission. She had a hemoglobin level of around five grams per deciliter, indicating severe anemia. The infant and mother are healthy and recovering at the district hospital. Disciplinary action was also taken against personnel found guilty of partial negligence.
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