Archive · 4 Sep 2025
Rahul Gandhi Blames Government After Indore Hospital Infant Deaths
Two baby girls died in an Indore hospital after being bitten by rats.
Rahul Gandhi, a politician, criticized the government, blaming them for the deaths, claiming hospitals are becoming 'dens of death'.
Hospital officials say the babies had existing health problems.
The government is investigating, and some hospital staff have been disciplined.
There's a high-level inquiry and a report requested by the State Human Rights Commission.
The incident has caused public outrage, with questions raised about hospital conditions and cleanliness.
Two infants died at MY Hospital in Indore after rat bites.
Rahul Gandhi blamed the government for the deaths.
Hospital officials state the deaths were due to pre-existing conditions and infections, not rat bites.
A high-level probe and State Human Rights Commission report have been initiated.
Hospital staff, including nurses and the nursing superintendent, have faced disciplinary action.
- Who
- Rahul Gandhi, Hospital Officials, Madhya Pradesh Government
- What
- Deaths of two infants after being bitten by rats at MY Hospital
- When
- Sunday and Monday (bites); Tuesday and Wednesday (deaths)
- Where
- MY Hospital, Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- Investigation into cause of death, hospital conditions, and government accountability
Rahul Gandhi/Critics
Hospital/Administration
Cause of Death
Rahul Gandhi/Critics
Rat bites contributed to the deaths; negligence occurred.
Hospital/Administration
Deaths were not due to rat bites; pre-existing conditions and infections were the cause.
Accountability
Rahul Gandhi/Critics
Government failure and lack of care in hospitals.
Hospital/Administration
Seeking to address concerns and provide better care.
- Hospital
- Maharaja Yashwantrao (MY) Hospital, Indore
- Fatalities
- Two infant girls
- Cause of Death
- Contested: Rat bites vs. pre-existing conditions and infections
- Investigation
- High-level probe and State Human Rights Commission report
- Administrative Action
- Two nurses suspended, nursing superintendent removed, and pest control fined
- Injuries
- Rat bites confirmed on fingers and shoulders
Sources
Indore: Second newborn baby who was bitten by rats in hospital dies
2nd Baby Dies After Rat Bite At Indore Hospital; Doctors Claim Blood Infection As Cause Of Death
‘Outright murder’, says Rahul Gandhi as two newborns die from rat bites in Indore hospital
'Sharam Se Sir Jhuka Lena Chahiye': Rahul Gandhi Slams Govt After Two Newborns Die Of Rat Bite In Indore's MY Hospital
‘Not an accident, outright murder’: Rahul Gandhi on MP hospital incident
Rahul Gandhi Calls Infants’ Deaths in Hospital ‘Outright Murder’ After Rat Bites
Two babies bitten by rats die at Indore hospital: Officials make contradictory statements on autopsy
