Mangal Pandey Viral Video has quickly become a rallying point for public anger in Bihar after videos emerged of protests against the Health Minister of the state. The state of Bihar suffered an acute outbreak of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) in June 2019 that infected more than 150 children, mainly in Muzaffarpur, and killed many of them. The enormity of this tragedy warranted massive outrage from grieving families and people from the city of Muzaffarpur.
Bihar Health Minister’s Convoy Attacked
The viral video captures the true anger of people confronting the convoy of the Health Minister Mangal Pandey during his visit to the affected areas. The people expressed their anger towards the politicians by throwing objects and chanting slogans, blaming the state administration’s negligence during the outbreak. People also waved black flags in front of the state minister’s vehicle to symbolize their anger about their mismanagement of the situation.
Mangal Pandey Viral Video Widely Shared on Social Media
Footage of the army convoy attack circulated quickly on social media, which fuelled the accountability debate. The Mangal Pandey Viral Video showcased scenes of chaos at the hospitals, and parents accused officials of not providing timely treatment and appropriate medical facilities.
Tejashwi Yadav’s Strong Reaction
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav offered a strong reaction to the incident, accusing Bihar of bungling the entire situation. He chastised both the state health ministry and the central health ministry for the incident. He stated this demonstrated that Bihar’s health care system has essentially collapsed. He also demanded immediate relief for families and a better plan to prepare for this kind of tragedy in the future.
Political Fallout and Legal Action
An outpouring of outrage saw a complaint, at a Muzaffarpur court, filed against Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan and Bihar’s Health Minister Mangal Pandey for negligence. The political hullabaloo forced emergency responses, and in an announcement, the Chief Minister suggested initiatives to improve hospital capacity and medical response in the future.
A Tragedy That Continues to Resound
The Mangal Pandey Viral Video is a sign of the anger and grief exuded by families affected during the AES outbreak. Although the government subsequently made proposals and plans to improve the health care system in the state, this episode reflected the need for immediate improvements in public health and accountability in Bihar.
