Fri Nov 07 13:39:39 UTC 2025: Summary:
A YSR Congress Party spokesperson, Konda Rajiv Gandhi, criticized the NDA government for a 12-hour power outage at King George Hospital (KGH) in Visakhapatnam, North Andhra. He cited negligence and the failure to provide backup power, causing significant distress to patients, including new mothers, children, and those in critical care. He contrasted this with improvements in healthcare during the Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy administration.
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Power Outage at Major Hospital Sparks Political Row in Andhra Pradesh
Visakhapatnam, India – November 7, 2025 – A major political controversy erupted in Andhra Pradesh today following a prolonged power outage at King George Hospital (KGH) in Visakhapatnam. The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) has accused the NDA government of gross negligence in public health, citing a 12-hour disruption of electricity supply at the major government hospital.
YSRCP spokesperson Konda Rajiv Gandhi addressed the media, condemning the government’s failure to provide even basic emergency backup power during the outage. He emphasized the suffering endured by hundreds of patients, including those in critical care, maternity wards, and pediatric units. Mr. Gandhi noted the proximity of the Collector’s office, suggesting a lack of urgency from authorities.
The YSRCP spokesperson further contrasted the situation with the previous administration of Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, claiming a significant transformation in the medical and health sector. He argued that under the current government led by Nara Chandrababu Naidu, the state has regressed to a point where even basic emergency healthcare is compromised. The Hindu has reached out to the NDA government for comment.
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