BJP misunderstood Rahul Gandhi's statement: Home Minister Parameshwara
Bengaluru: Home Minister G. Parameshwara has stated that the BJP has failed to understand the statements made by Lok Sabha Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi, leading to ongoing confusion among its members.
Speaking to reporters near his residence in Sadashiva Nagar, Parameshwara said that Hinduism promotes unity and peace among all sections of society. He clarified that Gandhi's remarks were directed at those who oppose these principles, indicating the BJP's misinterpretation of his speech.
Addressing the issue of changing the police commissioner in Bangalore, Parameshwara mentioned that he meets the Chief Minister daily to discuss various departmental issues that require attention and decisions. He highlighted the need for constant communication when making government decisions.
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In response to DK Shivakumar's statement about issuing notices to those making public statements regarding the posts of Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister, Parameshwara explained that it is the party president's responsibility to issue such notices. He stressed that party members, legislators, and ministers should operate within the party's framework, and any deviations would be addressed by the party president and the disciplinary committee.
Regarding the new criminal laws, Parameshwara noted that while some provisions are beneficial, others require debate and revision. He acknowledged that millions of cases will be registered under the new laws, and staff training is underway. He also spoke on the importance of discussing these laws with the central government to address any issues.
Parameshwara also addressed allegations of illegal activities in MUDA by officials, stating that transfers and departmental inquiries are standard procedures. He assured that if any illegality is found, it will be handed over to the police for investigation.
Reacting to H. Vishwanath's allegations against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Parameshwara said that not all claims made by certain individuals are true and that the facts will be investigated before making any conclusions.
About actor Darshan receiving special treatment in jail, Parameshwara clarified that no special facilities are provided and invited those raising doubts to visit the jail to verify the claims themselves.
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'Low-quality' catheters supplied to West Bengal govt hospitals at high price, probe ordered
Kolkata (PTI): The West Bengal health department has launched a probe into the supplies of allegedly low-quality and locally made catheters at a high price to several government hospitals, posing a risk to the lives of patients undergoing treatment in these facilities, officials said.
Such central venous catheters (CVCs) were allegedly supplied to at least five medical colleges and hospitals in the state, defying allocation of international standard-compliant CVCs, they said.
The distribution company, which has been accused of supplying these catheters to government hospitals, admitted to the fault but placed the blame on its employees.
"We started checking stocks some time back and found these locally made CVCs in my hospital store. These catheters are of low quality as compared to those allocated by the state. We have informed the state health department," a senior official of the Calcutta Medical College and Hospital told PTI.
Low-quality catheters were also found in the stores of other hospitals, which indicates "possible involvement of insiders in the scam", a health department official said.
The low-quality CVCs were supplied by a distributor in the Hatibagan area in the northern part of Kolkata for the last three to four months, he said.
"Such kinds of local CVCs are priced around Rs 1,500 but the distributor took Rs 4,177 for each device," the official said.
A CVC is a thin and flexible tube that is inserted into a vein to allow for the administration of fluids, blood, and other treatment. It's also clinically called a central line catheter.
"An initial probe revealed that the distribution company Prakash Surgical had supplied the low-quality and locally manufactured catheters to several government hospitals instead of the CVCs of the government-designated international company.
"All the units will be tested and a proper investigation is on to find out who benefited from these supplies," the health department official said.
The distribution company blamed its employees for the supply of inferior quality catheters.
"I was sick for a few months. Some employees of the organisation made this mistake. We are taking back all those units that have gone to the hospitals. It's all about misunderstanding," an official of the distribution company told PTI.
According to another state health department official, a complaint was lodged with the police in this connection.
Asked about how many patients were affected by the usage of such low-quality CVCs, the official said, "The probe would also try to find that out".
According to sources in the health department, some of the staff of the hospitals' equipment receiving departments and some local officials of international organisations might be involved in the alleged irregularities.
