Mangaluru: BJP govt's lack of preparedness, negligence resulted in spike of Covid cases - MLA Khader


Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (DV)

Mangaluru, Apr 23: MLA UT Khader on Friday, April 23, slammed the BJP-led state government for their lack of preparedness, negligence in containing the second wave of Covid which resulted in the spike of cases in the state.

Addressing a press meet here Khader said, "People in the state are confused and are in fear. The state government completely neglected the Technical Advisory Committee's report on the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. It did not prepare itself or paid attention to the improvement of the health infrastructure to contain the spread of the virus. Instead, they were busy holding election campaigns for the bye-elections. It has left the people of the state in dismay."

Khader suggested that it is the duty and responsibility of the government to take people into confidence. "Government should take people into confidence and tell the public not fear. Before implementing the order from the backdoor, the government should inform the people a week before on implementing the order."

"For the past one and a half years, what preparations were made to contain the spread of the second wave of coronavirus?" he questioned.

He also said that government should bring an online system or a single-window system that connects hospitals and the patients, to avail beds in the hospitals. "The state government has failed to implement this system and now patients are suffering due to a lack of beds," Khader said.

Khader also alleged there are only 850 ICU beds in government hospitals of the state. Already, 600 beds have been occupied and within 15 days all the remaining beds will also be occupied, he maintained.

He also said that it was imperative to hold a meeting with oxygen-production companies to produce additional oxygen cylinders so that there is enough oxygen supply for the next 10 months. He further urged people who can afford, to buy a small cylinder of oxygen as a precautionary measure.

"The union government should allow vaccines in the open market without any restrictions and it will be available to everyone instead of registering online," he advised.

He also said that vaccine manufacturing companies are exporting the vaccine to various other countries because the union government has not allotted funds to the companies for the research of vaccines. "Not even 20% of people have been vaccinated in the district," he added.

"The administration should appoint a nodal officer to help the Covid patients from the harassment of private hospitals," he said.

"In Mangaluru city limits, MCC will bear the cost of performing the last rites of Covid victims. But, what about those who died of Covid in rural areas? District administration should think about it," Khader said.

Replying to the query on minister Aravind Limbavali, UT Khader said, "BJP leaders are unnecessarily hurling allegations against Congress. Their way of handling the administration has failed. People in Bengaluru are suffering from a lack of hospital beds. The condition is getting worse. What are the steps taken by the BJP government to increase beds in hospitals? This is the failure of the administration. What good have they done for the state? They completely failed in managing the Covid. Bring back Congress to power and we will show how to manage the situation. The least BJP can do is accept suggestions given by Congress," he said.

He also pointed out that neighbouring states like Goa and Kerala are providing free vaccination to the public. "Why has the Karnataka government not taken up such initiative? Provide free vaccination in Karnataka too," Khader said.

 

 

 

  

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  • Shuba, Mangaluru

    Sat, Apr 24 2021

    Whether Bjp or non bjp states it's the centre health ministry and the PM fully responsible for the devastating effects. They could declare demonetisation , a number of people lost their lives standing on que. They declared lock down without looking at the migrants point of view and we lost many lives as also there was no food availability and now the disaster management the oxygen not available when most needed ...there are instances oxygen cylinders made available to bjp run states on priority. Why do we not treat all citizens whether rich or poor. politician or civilian, literate or illiterate ..all under one umbrella! Ultimately.when someone dies I don't think the Saviour above will ask which caste or political party you belong. Only our good deeds in general will be rewarded!!

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  • Jd, Mlr

    Sat, Apr 24 2021

    And ghrre are three 'disilke'. Corona where arr you, please visit these three

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  • jr, Mangalore

    Sat, Apr 24 2021

    CONGRESS NEVER ACCEPTS DEFEAT BECAUSE OF ITS NATURE - BLAMING THE OTHER PERSON AND THAT IS WHY IT HAS TOUCHED THE BOTTOM LINE. MODI /BJP NEVER BLAME OTHERS BUT REQUEST WITH FOLDED HANDS FOR CO-OPERATION OF COMMON MAN THAT IS WHY HE IS ALWAYS AT TOP LINE. THAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TWO NATIONAL PARTIES . NO BODY WANTS PEOPLE ESCAPE FROM RESPONSIBILITY AT THIS TIME.

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  • Joe, Mangalore

    Sat, Apr 24 2021

    He was the health minister what stopped him from starting a government medical college in south kanara, it is easy to sit in cossy homes and critize others.

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  • j.anata, Mangaluru / Bengaluru

    Sat, Apr 24 2021

    Yes

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  • kumara, abu dhabi

    Sat, Apr 24 2021

    what is the responsibility of the citizens???,,

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  • unknown, mangalore

    Sat, Apr 24 2021

    Anna , Stop blamming , if you where there , you too have done nothing ...

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  • jr, Mangalore

    Sat, Apr 24 2021

    WHAT ABOUT MUMBAI ? WHO IS RESPONSIBLE ?

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  • Angela, Mangalore

    Sat, Apr 24 2021

    Why are we only blaming the Government for the rise in Covid cases, when the People are equally responsible. Are we being dragged from our homes to attend attending religious & social functions & political rallies? Does the Government and politicians need to come and put masks on our face? We all are quick to point our when some politician is not wearing a mask or social distancing, but we need to ask ourselves - what are we doing/done to keep ourselves safe. At this movement of crisis, we need to come together in our fight against Covid with whatever few resources we have left.

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  • Raguram Bhat, Udupi

    Sat, Apr 24 2021

    I don't agree with the statement of MLA Khader, how can he say so??? We never asked BJP /Modi for better facilities for Health, Education, Infrastructure, Jobs etc. etc. Only thing we have asked BJP for Mandir and Hindu Rashtra and they are achieving them, so BJP is successful in delivering what peoples need. Providing facilities for Health, Education, Infrastructure, Jobs etc. etc. is our look out and let every one manage it by themselves.

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  • Global, Mangalore

    Sat, Apr 24 2021

    Well said, that speaks volumes !!! We deserve this as we are divided by party wise in to small groups, yet everyone's basic issues/ problems are the same & common. Yet there is no unity with the issues for one supports and the other opposes. So all leaders & parties take good advantage.

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  • G R PRABHUJI, Mangalore

    Sat, Apr 24 2021

    We are going from bad to worst in next month. Change is the only solution to over come present situations. We are totally failed from 2014 and nobody is admitting.

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  • Sanjay, Hebri

    Sat, Apr 24 2021

    How did you get? Please wear mask, now don't spread it to others 😀😀

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  • anthony, mangalore

    Sat, Apr 24 2021

    The ruling BJP has no moral right to remain in power because it has "completely failed" to provide the basic fundamental right to the citizens of the country, "The entire country is in shock waves with reports coming from all across the nation of Covid patients dying due to the non-availability of oxygen. The BJP government has completely failed to provide the 'right to life' to the citizens of India," "People are gasping and the insensitive BJP government at the Centre is busy in rhetoric. As the government has failed miserably, President Ram Nath Kovind must intervene and immediately constitute an empowered committee to handle the crisis," he added. "heartbreaking" to see the zooming death rate, and images of queues of dead bodies awaiting their turn in Gujarat and other states which are "very disturbing". "The situation is very grim and terrifying. Our health system has collapsed. We must come together and face the situation collectively

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  • H. Almeida., Bendur/Andheri.

    Sat, Apr 24 2021

    Anthony bhai !! This one side biased rhetoric, is certainly disturbing !! Who is ruling states of Maharashtra, Delhi, Rajashtan, Punjab ?? Did you not see the horrendous visuals, of Covid19 patients in ICU, being roasted live, in an inferno in my state of Maharashtra ?? This flabbergasting blame game, must " STOP IMMEDIATELY " The vital need of the hour is to find avenues to help the afflicted and above all to follow Covid19 guidelines, so that we can collectively break the chain of transmission....

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  • Edmond, Mangalore

    Sat, Apr 24 2021

    Then why the cases are increased in Rajasthan? There it's congress right?± kerala its non bjp and Andhra telangana as well. This is called blaming opponents for each and everything. I am.not talking kinky about congress politicians... All are one and the same. In news portals blaming each others and behind the scene having business and drinks with each others. Politics is business now.

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  • naveen marakala, Mangalore

    Sat, Apr 24 2021

    To All MLAs, MPs & Prospective Leaders Where are you all? Please come out of your shells and help the citizens to get vaccinated easily. Now is the most important time to use your offices to work among the people. Election campaign is over. High infection rates have overshadowed us. Claims of shortage of life saving oxygen, vaccines, Hospital beds are being announced everywhere, chaos and uncertainty about vaccination availability all around.

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  • Shetty, Mangalore

    Sat, Apr 24 2021

    Please someone tell him...Maharashtra govt is supported by his own party....

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  • prem, moodbidri

    Sat, Apr 24 2021

    shetty, everyone knows, MH is ruled y non-BJP govt. But, center can not escape from its responsibility. They can not manage covid situation in their own states like UP, Gujarat, MP etc.. what they will do to most populated, nations economic hub, metropolitan city Mumbai?

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  • Chandra, Surathkal

    Sat, Apr 24 2021

    Why blame govt? We as people are equally responsible When Corona was down trend we did not follow any Corona related guidelines

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  • nithesh, karkala

    Sat, Apr 24 2021

    first people need to wear mask properly, then blame others,. when yusuf pathan came to a cricket match, who were wearing masks ?yes there are rallies happening, and there are also lot of functions which happended from september till march, where thousands of people gathered, whom to blame,

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  • Nitesh, Mangalore

    Fri, Apr 23 2021

    They are waiting for all election rallies and elections get over all across India. Then impose a strict lockdown cos they dont care about public and just want to turn India orange!

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  • Harsha, Mangaluru

    Fri, Apr 23 2021

    BJP comletely mismanaged Covid crisis,.Thousands of deaths could have been avoided. Please take suggestion from PM Manmohan Singh.We need educated Ministers like Mr Singh.

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  • naveen marakala, Mangalore

    Fri, Apr 23 2021

    First focus on your constituency rather than mudslinging on others!.....avide ellaruku mask ido cholluru bava.....!!!

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  • Vishal, Mangalore

    Fri, Apr 23 2021

    MLA Khader has hit the nail on the head. Without an iota of doubt, it is the negligence of this good for nothing BJP government that is responsible for the sorry state of affairs. Anybody who is elected by the people is morally responsible for the well being of the citizens. And here what do we have? We have a Prime Minister who abets the spread of the virus by doing nothing to stop the Kumbh Mela. What was the necessity to approve the Kumbh Mela? The simple answer is he wanted to please people belonging to a particular community for garnering votes. He is not worried about the country and its people. He is only worried about his position and chair. Had he been worried about the people, he would have stopped the campaigning in Bengal and devoted his time and energy to arrest the spread of the dreaded virus. He has lowered the image of the country by his Í don't care attitude. 'Why is it that only in India cases are rising? People all around us are dying, yet nobody is uttering a word. Has our conscience died? When someone questions the government, he is branded an anti-national. I would say we are anti-nationals when we don't question the wrong doings of the government.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Fri, Apr 23 2021

    Who asked him to Export Vaccines meant for India's Population ...

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  • M.Mathias, Mangalore

    Fri, Apr 23 2021

    One month complete and strict lockdown is the best medicine. For example today Maharashtra is suffering due to fake lockdown and corona killing many people.

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  • H. Almeida., Bendur/Andheri.

    Fri, Apr 23 2021

    INC leaders are only echoing HMV ( His Masters Voice) record !! We are enraged at the horrific carnage played in Maharashtra, Delhi n in other states... Three Covid19 hospitals went up in flames, snuffing precious lives from ICU... Numerous others lost their lives in streets, begging for a bed in hospital !!! Covid19 afflicted patients are gasping for breath whereas Netas are gasping for Air time to be relevant on National news !!!

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  • Umesh kamath, Mangalore

    Fri, Apr 23 2021

    True. We needed health minister like him. Bjp just waited for election to happen . Never bothered about people.

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  • Harsha, Mangaluru

    Fri, Apr 23 2021

    BJP comletely mismanaged Covid crisis,.Thousands of deaths could have been avoided. Please take suggestion from PM Manmohan Singh.We need educated Ministers like Mr Singh.

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  • Dylan, Mangalore

    Fri, Apr 23 2021

    Absolutely total failure by the Central Government, did not learn a lesson after the first wave. This is like people who voted this Government for the second term, did not learn from the mistakes or blunders of PM Modi's first term.

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  • Niranjan, Bangalore

    Sat, Apr 24 2021

    2024 will be the end of modi term.no devolopment middle class peaple.we have to bear modi till next election 2024

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  • Ozy, Surathkal

    Fri, Apr 23 2021

    Religious gatherings and election rallies are the two main cause for the pandemic to spread wildly. Government's over confidence is the reason for this catastrophy

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  • Manohar, Udupi

    Fri, Apr 23 2021

    Greatest achievement of modi is creating lines starting from demonetisation to cremation..........many more lines to come..........jai jai modi.

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  • SAN, Mangaluru

    Fri, Apr 23 2021

    Khaderanna, atleast stop politics during these tough times. eerna yedde image haal malpodchi. what you can doc to reduce this pandemic, please do...like asking people in ullal to wear mask😉

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  • Jd, Mlr

    Fri, Apr 23 2021

    Absolutely, no doubt about it. They may deny thousand times, but the spirits of the dead are going to haunt those who deny this fact.

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  • Arthur II, Mangalore

    Fri, Apr 23 2021

    Modi government took 8 months to approve tender for setting up oxygen plants. Let that sink in! Exported vaccines and oxygen. Citizens are facing shortage of both now.

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