Amravati Hospital Fire Sparks Calls for Culpable Homicide Charges and Compensation Congress MLA Vijay Wadettiwar and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sushma Andhare demanded strict accountability over the deaths of three newborns in a fire at the District Women’s Hospital in Amravati, accusing authorities of systemic safety failures. Wadettiwar called for culpable homicide charges against those responsible within eight days, while also seeking Rs 25 lakh compensation for each bereaved family and Rs 5 lakh for contractual staff who assisted in rescuing the infants. He highlighted the hospital’s reliance on contractual workers due to vacant permanent posts, questioning the quality of ventilators supplied and demanding replacement of approximately 10,000 such machines across the state. Wadettiwar also pointed to expired fire and electrical safety audits as a critical oversight. Andhare accused the government of neglecting safety protocols, noting that the fire audit had not been conducted despite repeated reminders from the Civil Surgeon. She criticized PWD officials for their role in the incident and urged culpable homicide charges against those at fault. Targeting guardian minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, she condemned his absence from the hospital and alleged that the state had prioritized the Rs 121 crore Hanuman Gadhi project over basic infrastructure, despite failing to allocate Rs 9.5 crore for essential hospital facilities. Andhare demanded that the inquiry committee include the District Civil Surgeon and PWD engineers, warning of potential protests if action was not taken within seven days. The incident has intensified scrutiny over hospital safety and administrative negligence.#vijay_wadettiwar #amravati #chandrashekhar_bawankule #sushma_andhare #hanuman_gadhi
Suresh Dhanorkar: Dhanorkar-Andhare Open Spat Deepens Chandrapur MVA Rift A public clash between Congress MP Pratibha Dhanorkar and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sushma Andhare has intensified the existing tensions within the MVA alliance in Chandrapur, exposing deepening divisions over political strategies and municipal governance. The confrontation, which erupted during a women’s empowerment rally, saw Andhare warn Congress of potential electoral consequences if the Shiv Sena (UBT) is sidelined in the Chandrapur Municipal Corporation. She accused opponents of attempting to block the Sena’s influence, vowing retaliation if their efforts to marginalize the party succeed. “Those who tried to block our path will find their own path blocked,” she said, signaling a readiness to challenge Congress’s dominance in the civic body. The dispute follows a recent shift in the municipal corporation’s power dynamics, where an unexpected alliance between the BJP, Shiv Sena (UBT), and Independents allowed the Sena to secure key positions, including deputy mayor and standing committee chairperson. Andhare defended the move, stating that her party was forced to alter its strategy after failed coordination within the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance. She claimed the decision was necessary to counter alleged defections and horse-trading among corporators, which she argued threatened the Sena’s interests. The remarks were interpreted as a direct jab at Dhanorkar, who was reportedly opposed to allocating critical roles to the UBT faction. This impasse, she claimed, created an opening for the BJP’s tactical intervention. In response, Dhanorkar escalated the conflict, questioning Andhare’s credibility and accusing her of pursuing opportunistic politics.#maha_vikas_aghadi #pratibha_dhanorkar #sushma_andhare #shiv_sena_uba #chandrapur_municipal_corporation
