Jharkhand Health Scandal: Operation Under Torchlight Exposes Minister's Neglect

• An operation at Keredari Community Health Center, Hazaribagh, was performed under mobile torchlight due to a power cut and lack of alternative power.
• A video of the incident went viral, highlighting critical deficiencies in Jharkhand's health infrastructure and raising questions about the department's seriousness.
• Former CM Babulal Marandi criticized Health Minister Irfan Ansari, contrasting his job offer to Nusrat with the state's poor health facilities.
• Hospital's Medical In-charge, Dr. Naseef Anjum, dismissed the video as old and blamed a local 'Sahia' for publicizing it.
• Local residents confirm recurring power and resource issues at Keredari Hospital, contradicting official claims of immediate generator activation.

Why It Matters: Jharkhand's health system is in crisis, with critical operations performed under torchlight due to negligence.