Summary:
Gupta recalled that the Congress govenrnment had introduced programmes like “Bhojan ka adhikar” to prevent such hunger deaths. He said hunger death was as good as murder and the district and block-level officers concerned should be sacked for dereliction of duty. Her children are also working in neighbouring states and earning members, the minister said, highlighting that Savitri’s ‘devar’ (brother-in-law) also took care of the family. He said government-run hospitals too were in bad shape and proper treatment was unavailable there. Understanding the gravity of the situation, Rai said a two-member team, comprising joint secretary and additional director-level officers from the state headquarters, will be sent to both the places where deaths have been recorded..