Congress slams BJP as Bucket Janata party as party MLA SR Vishwanath criticizes LoP R Ashok
Bengaluru: In a display of growing internal discord within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), legislator SR Vishwanath has openly criticized party leader R Ashok, earning the BJP the nickname 'Bucket Janata Party' according to a Congress statement on social media.
During the ongoing Winter Session of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly in Belagavi, Vishwanath reportedly referred to Ashok as a political leader who "works with a bucket in hand." This sharp criticism from a fellow BJP member has intensified speculations about internal conflicts within the party.
Taking a dig at the BJP MLA's remarks, the Congress posted a mocking statement on its social media platform 'X' directed at R Ashok. The statement questioned Ashok, asking, "Whom did you follow with a bucket to get the position of the Leader of the Opposition? Which brand of bucket do you use? Whom do you serve with a bucket to ensure your illegal activities remain unexposed?"
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The Congress further highlighted the internal strife within the BJP, stating, "The BJP has been given various nicknames by its own members, including 'Bhrasht Janata Party,' Blackmail Janata Party, Blueboys' Janata Party, and now, newly, we find that the party has been named 'Bucket Janata Party' by one of its members."
According to the shared news report, Vishwanath, who represents Yelahanka, made these comments audibly while walking from the Assembly House during a walkout to the Opposition Party lounge. The incident allegedly led to other BJP members removing Vishwanath from the lounge, while some members chose to remain.
ಬಕೆಟ್ ಬಕೆಟ್ ಬಕೆಟ್....
— Karnataka Congress (@INCKarnataka) December 9, 2023
"ಅಶೋಕ್ ಬಕೆಟ್ ಹಿಡಿದುಕೊಂಡೇ ರಾಜಕಾರಣ ಮಾಡುವವವರು"
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— Karnataka Congress (@INCKarnataka) December 9, 2023
🔹ಭ್ರಷ್ಟ ಜನತಾ ಪಾರ್ಟಿ
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🔹ಬಕೆಟ್ ಜನತಾ ಪಾರ್ಟಿ!@RAshokaBJP ಅವರೇ, ವಿರೋಧ ಪಕ್ಷದ ನಾಯಕನ ಸ್ಥಾನವನ್ನು ಪಡೆಯಲು ಯಾರಿಗೆ ಬಕೆಟ್ ಹಿಡಿದಿರಿ? ಯಾವ ಬ್ರಾಂಡ್ ಬಕೆಟ್ ಹಿಡಿದಿರಿ?
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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.
