Eight women die in sterilisation camp in Chhattisgarh; Congress demands Health Minister Amar Agarwal's resignation

Eight women die in sterilisation camp in Chhattisgarh; Congress demands Health Minister Amar Agarwal's resignation

Eight women on Tuesday died in sterilisation camp organised by the state government in Bilaspur in Chhattisgarh.

According to reports, around 20 women are said to be in a critical condition. The sterilisation camp was held in the home district of Health Minister Amar Agarwal on Saturday.

A three-member panel has been formed by the state health department to probe the incident.

Meanwhile, Congress has criticised Raman Singh-led BJP government in Chhattisgarh.

Congress leader Digvijay Singh tweeted, " Strict action against the negligent officers. Missing Minister of GOI ! Modi must respond. How can Rajasthan government claim that a Minister in GOI can't be traced ? Good Governance Mr Modi?