Mysuru: K'taka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao orders suspension of officials amid foeticide racket
Mysuru: In response to the shocking case of female foeticide that has rattled the state, Karnataka's Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Dinesh Gundu Rao, has taken action by ordering the suspension of Mysuru Taluk Medical Officer Dr. Rajeshwari and former Mysuru District Health Officer Dr. Ravi for alleged dereliction of duty.
Speaking to reporters in Mysuru on Thursday, Health Minister Gundu Rao expressed concern over lapses within the Health Department and stressed the need for an exhaustive investigation to uncover the network of individuals involved in the foeticide racket. He informed reporters that discussions had taken place with Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah regarding the investigation, with the Chief Minister expected to decide on the type of inquiry to be conducted.
Acknowledging foeticide as a social problem, Minister Gundu Rao said it was necessary for a shift in societal mindset to effectively combat the issue.
The Health Minister, prior to addressing the media, visited Matha Hospital in Mysuru, which has been reportedly identified as the epicenter of the criminal activity. During the visit, he reprimanded Mysuru Taluk Medical Officer for providing inaccurate information, including the duration of the foeticide occurrences at the hospital and the plausibility of oversight in detecting such cases.
Minister Gundu Rao took Dr. Rajeshwari to task after receiving detailed information on the incident, revealing that the foeticide activities had been ongoing for an extended period.
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Punishment for those disrupting assembly proceedings, warns Speaker UT Khader
Belagavi: Speaker U.T. Khader on Friday warned that members who disrupt Assembly proceedings by talking in their seats during debates will be made to sit in the House for an entire day as a disciplinary measure.
The warning came after the Question Hour, when Deputy Leader of the Opposition Arvind Bellad was permitted to initiate a discussion on the development of North Karnataka.
At this point, expelled BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal objected, stating that he had been seeking a debate for the past three days but had not been given an opportunity.
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Responding to the objection, Speaker Khader said Bellad had already been granted permission and assured Yatnal that he would be allowed to speak at the next opportunity. He noted that even as a serious discussion was underway, several MLAs were speaking among themselves with their microphones on, disrupting the proceedings.
Expressing displeasure over the conduct of members, Khader likened the situation to football, where players receive red, yellow, or white cards for violations. Similarly, he said, the Assembly issues warning cards to members who disturb the House. If they fail to correct themselves despite repeated warnings, they would be required to remain seated in the Assembly hall for a full day as punishment, he stated.
