Archive · 18 Jul 2026
BMC Chairman's Disguised Visit to KEM Hospital Sparks Controversy
A big boss from the city's health team, Harish Bhandirge, went to a hospital called KEM Hospital late at night in disguise.
He said the hospital was not taking care of patients quickly enough and that doctors were not around.
The hospital said they did everything right and that the boss was treated quickly even though he didn't say who he was.
There was a big argument, and a video of it was shared online.
The hospital said they will give a full report about what happened.
The boss didn't say anything when asked about the hospital's side of the story.
BMC Health Chairman Harish Bhandirge visited KEM Hospital in disguise at midnight and alleged serious lapses in emergency care.
He claimed a patient waited nearly nine-and-a-half hours for admission, raising concerns about the hospital's emergency response.
The hospital administration rejected the allegations, stating that all patients are treated equally and standard protocols were followed.
A video of the visit showed a heated exchange between Bhandirge, the hospital dean, and staff, causing a brief disruption in services.
The hospital dean will submit a detailed report, including CCTV footage, to senior BMC officials on Monday.
- Who
- BMC Health Committee Chairman Harish Bhandirge and KEM Hospital staff
- What
- A midnight visit by Bhandirge in disguise led to allegations of lapses in emergency care and a heated exchange with hospital staff
- When
- The visit occurred at midnight, with the patient's wait time from 11 am to 10.30 pm
- Where
- KEM Hospital in Parel, Mumbai
- Why
- The visit was prompted by a complaint about a patient's prolonged wait for admission
- Chairman
- Harish Bhandirge
- Hospital
- KEM Hospital, Parel
- Allegations
- Delays in treatment, absence of doctors, poor communication
- Hospital's Response
- Denied allegations, followed standard protocols
- Patient's Wait Time
- 9.5 hours for admission
- Dean's Response
- Time taken due to medical assessment, not delay
- Video Evidence
- Shows heated exchange, disruption in services
- Report Submission
- Detailed report to be submitted on Monday