Congress will snatch reservation from tribals, give it to its vote bank: Modi in Jharkhand
Ranchi, Nov 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday accused the Congress of making attempts to snatch reservations meant for tribals and hand them over to its "vote bank".
Addressing an election rally in Chaibasa in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district, the PM said he worships those who have been rejected by the others.
"Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar has ensured the provision of reservation to protect tribal rights but Nehru-ji had opposed it. The Gandhi family opposed reservation till they were in control of power post-Nehru. Now once again they have openly announced that they will scrap reservations for tribals. They will snatch tribal reservations and hand it over to their vote bank," he said.
"They (Congress) have devised one more strategy. They are declaring schools, colleges and universities as minority institutions. By this, the reservation of tribals, Dalits and backward castes is being stopped. Beware of this conspiracy by Congress," he added.
Modi alleged that the JMM-led ruling coalition in the state has put tribal "identity, dignity and existence" at stake by "facilitating" Bangladeshi infiltrators to make fake documents.
"Infiltrators are snatching your daughters, grabbing land and devouring your bread," he said, claiming that efforts were being made to change Jharkhand's demography.
The PM said that if the BJP is voted to power in the state, it will bring stringent legislation to return land grabbed by infiltrators.
Panchayats would be strengthened through the implementation of the Panchayats Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act, he said.
Modi also attacked the Congress-led opposition for "humiliating" BJP candidate Sita Soren in Jharkhand and a woman leader in Maharashtra, saying "insulting women is their habit".
He was referring to Congress minister Irfan Ansari's derogatory remarks against Sita Soren, the sister-in-law of Chief Minister Hemant Soren who joined the BJP recently.
Modi also targeted the chief minister for remaining silent on the issue.
"Opposition used foul language against a woman leader in Maharashtra. Mothers and daughters are in shock, people will teach them a lesson," he said, referring to Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant's remark about Shiv Sena candidate Shaina NC.
He accused the Congress of committing "barbaric crimes" on tribals in Jharkhand and said the RJD was always opposed to the creation of the state with its leaders stating it would only happen on their dead bodies.
"Now JMM is sitting on their lap," the PM said.
"The Kolhan region is now ready to uproot the tyrant JMM-led coalition from Jharkhand as it revolted against the mighty British empire," he added.
The Kolhan region comprises three districts -- East Singhbhum, West Singhbhum and Seraikela-Kharsawan that together have 14 seats, out of which nine are reserved for tribals.
The PM alleged that the JMM-led coalition "handed over" the youth of the state to the "recruitment mafia" and ruined their future with frequent paper leaks.
He promised to get the alleged irregularities probed and initiate a drive to recruit 3 lakh youth in various government departments if the BJP is voted to power in the state.
Promising a slew of social welfare schemes, Modi said, "I have seen the struggle of the poor and have lifted 25 crore people out of poverty in the last 10 years."
He said nurses were required globally and states like Jharkhand can benefit from it by honing the skills of their youth.
"Germany alone wants 90,000 people per year from India," he said.
The PM said it is only the BJP that honours tribals by appointing persons from the community to key posts like that of chief ministers and governors.
"Congress never allowed any tribal to become the party president, country's president, and opposed BJP's move to make a tribal woman the president of India," he said.
Exuding confidence about the BJP's prospects in the elections, Modi said history will be scripted in Jharkhand this time.
Polling for the 81-member Jharkhand assembly will be held on November 13 and 20.
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UP govt sacks five doctors, orders action against 16 health officials for negligence
Lucknow (PTI): Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Health Minister Brajesh Pathak on Friday ordered strict action against several health officials, including the dismissal of five doctors from service, over alleged negligence, dereliction of duty and irregularities in the health department.
According to an official statement issued by his office, five medical officers were dismissed for remaining absent from duty for a prolonged period without information and for staying away from medical work.
Those dismissed include Dr Alaknanda of the district hospital in Gorakhpur, Dr Ramji Bhardwaj posted under the Kushinagar Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr Saurabh Singh posted under the Balrampur CMO, Dr Viklesh Kumar Sharma of CHC Jagdishpur in Amethi and Dr Monica Verma of CHC Dibiyapur in Auraiya, it stated.
The government also ordered departmental disciplinary proceedings against 16 medical officers, including Ambedkar Nagar CMO Dr Sanjay Kumar Shaival and Deputy CMO Dr Sanjay Verma, over alleged irregularities in the registration and renewal process of private hospitals, nursing homes and ultrasound centres, it added.
According to the statement, "the two officers were found guilty of deliberately violating government norms, misusing their positions and showing negligence in clearing files for personal interests."
"A preliminary inquiry conducted by a three-member committee, including an Additional District Magistrate, reportedly confirmed several complaints against them, following which Pathak ordered strict action."
Departmental proceedings were also ordered against Hardoi Medical Superintendent Dr Manoj Kumar Singh for allegedly failing to act against unauthorised private hospitals operating in the district and neglecting official responsibilities.
The health department has also sought an explanation from the Hardoi CMO over assigning senior-level responsibilities to a junior doctor despite the availability of senior officers in the district.
The statement said action has also been initiated against several doctors in separate cases related to alleged negligence in treatment, administrative lapses, improper medico-legal examinations and misconduct with colleagues.
Among them are Dr Shameem Akhtar of Prayagraj, doctors and a pharmacist posted at CHC Lambhua in Sultanpur, and two doctors at the district hospital in Mathura accused of negligence in preparing medico-legal reports in an assault case.
Departmental proceedings were also ordered against doctors posted in Balrampur, Varanasi, Badaun, Lakhimpur Kheri, Sambhal and other districts for alleged negligence in medical duties.
In another case, Dr Rituj Agrawal, an associate professor in the orthopaedics department of the government medical college in Badaun, faces disciplinary action over allegations of abusing and misbehaving with a woman doctor and another colleague.
Two doctors -- Dr Pratibha Yadav of Bahraich and Dr Rakesh Singh of Mathura -- have been awarded censure punishment in separate negligence-related cases.
The statement further said the deputation of Dr Aditya Pandey, who was posted with the State Health Agency under the cashless treatment scheme for government employees, has been terminated with immediate effect over alleged misconduct and inappropriate behaviour with a colleague.
He has been sent back to his original posting in Raebareli and departmental action has also been ordered, it added.
The government has also ordered withholding of salary increments in several cases. Dr Lalmani, a gynaecologist currently posted in Hamirpur, has been penalised with permanent stoppage of three increments and censure punishment over allegations of extortion from patients and misbehaviour during an earlier posting in Azamgarh.
Four increments of Dr Santosh Singh of Balrampur and two increments of Dr Nisha Bundela of Jhansi have also been withheld.
Action has also been directed against Dr Pawan Sahu, an orthopaedic surgeon at the trauma centre in Moth, Jhansi, after allegations of private practice against him were found to be true, the statement added.
