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Congress donation to protest MRI crisis at Odisha hospital after CM’s wife redirected for scan
Congress workers on Friday created a stir at SCB Medical College and Hospital by donating ₹5,000 in coins, demanding urgent repair of the MRI machine allegedly found defunct during chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi’s wife’s recent visit. The symbolic gesture followed reports that chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi’s wife, Priyanka Marandi, had to be redirected to the adjacent Acharya Harihar Post Graduate Institute of Cancer for an MRI scan during her visit to SCB Medical College & Hospital on Tuesday. While reports suggested the MRI machine at SCB was non-functional at the time, the health department denied the claim, asserting the machine was operational. Congress leader and Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC) national secretary Manas Choudhury said: “We extend our sincere gratitude to the chief minister’s wife for choosing to undergo medical tests at SCB Medical College & Hospital, despite the presence of several prominent private hospitals in Bhubaneswar. Her decision to opt for Odisha’s premier government medical institution, knowingly or unknowingly, reflects trust in public healthcare.” He added: “However, it is deeply concerning that the MRI machine was reportedly not working when she required it. Had a common citizen faced such an issue, it might never have come to light. This reflects the larger challenges in public healthcare.” The Congress, along with members of the Voice Against Hate campaign from Kendrapara district, collected and donated ₹5,000 for the machine’s repair. “It may be a modest amount, but it symbolises our support for public healthcare and our solidarity with the people,” said Choudhury. The Biju Janata Dal also criticised the authorities over the incident. Sources in the health department said the MRI machine, installed in 2010, had developed a technical snag and software malfunction recently. “Experts from Hyderabad repaired it. By Tuesday, when the chief minister’s wife arrived, the machine was functional, but due to patient load, she was taken to the adjacent Harihar Cancer Institute, which has a newer MRI unit,” the source said. The two facilities, managed by the same company, have an MoU allowing SCB to refer patients to Harihar Institute when required, the source said. An official said said a new ₹23-crore German-made MRI machine has arrived at SCB and will be operational soon. Source: Telegraph India
Rahul Gandhi Fighting For The People; BJP Threatening The Constitution: Manas Choudhury
In a recent video interview with Kanak News, political commentator Manas Choudhury voiced strong support for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, portraying him as a steadfast advocate for the people and democratic values. Choudhury emphasized Gandhi’s commitment to protecting constitutional principles and contrasted this with what he described as the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) attempts to undermine the Constitution. The discussion reflects growing concerns among opposition voices about the erosion of democratic institutions and the need for vigilant public engagement in safeguarding India’s constitutional framework
Garlanding of police Inspector during protest: 26 booked in Odisha
A protest in Malkangiri turned violent as agitators tried to garland a police officer, leading to atrocity cases against 26, including Congress leader Manas Choudhury. In the course of this confrontation, Manas Choudhury had allegedly attempted to garland the police officer forcibly. Following the incident, Malkangiri Police registered an atrocity case against 26 individuals, including Choudhury. A protest in Malkangiri district escalated after agitators attempted to garland a police officer forcefully yesterday. The incident, linked to a prior attack on Christians, has led to atrocity cases being filed against 26 individuals on Thursday, including a senior Congress leader. Source: OdishaTv
Religious Persecution Victims in Odisha Stage Silent Protest
BHUBANESWAR: Victims of religious persecution in Odisha gathered at Station Square here on Friday and held a silent protest demanding adequate security measures for them. The gathering was organised amidst a series of attacks on minorities in various parts of the state, which has created a sense of fear among them. The peaceful demonstration saw participants from various districts, each representing their own harrowing experiences. Many of the victims sat in a symbolic demonstration, shared their plights and demanded that adequate protection be immediately provided to them. Prominent leaders and advocates for human rights including Manas Choudhury, Amiyo Pandov, Pallab Kumar Lima and Bishop DB Hruday were present. They voiced their concerns over the deteriorating situation of minorities in the state. “Recently, members of minority communities were targeted in different parts of the state. At least 20 such incidents have taken place in the last few months. We urge the authorities to take appropriate steps to ensure their safety and security,” said Lima. Source: The New Indian Express
Congress offers vegetables to executive engineer as ‘bribe’ for canal work
BHUBANESWAR: In a unique protest against corruption, Congress activists led by the party’s Cuttack district president on Tuesday offered vegetables and clothes to an executive engineer to get the pending canal road work done at Khandaita panchayat in Cuttack Sadar block. Cuttack district unit president of Congress Manas Choudhury along with other members of the party reached the office of the executive engineer, Prachi division, Pratap Chandra Choudhury and started questioning him on various issues and problems pertaining to the canal and canal road at Khandaita panchayat. Alleging that the engineer was not willing to take up the pending project without percentage commission, the Congress activists offered him a bunch of vegetables and clothes to take up the work at the earliest. “Since the farmers and labourers who have been demanding immediate repair of the canal road are unable to offer percentage commission to the engineer in cash, they decided to give vegetables and clothes so that he takes up the work at the earliest,” said Choudhury. The party activists reportedly made the executive engineer sit on his chair and accept their offerings to initiate the work. Though the latter pleaded innocence during the incident, he reportedly assured the protesters of fulfilling their demands within a week. Source: The New Indian Express
Congress Leader Manas Choudhury Raises Voice & Protest At Irrigation Office Over Road Construction
Congress Leader Manas Choudhury Raises Voice & Protest At Irrigation Office Over Road Construction
Congress leader offers clothes as commission for completion of road work in Cuttack
The office of the Superintendent Engineer of Prachi Division witnessed a unique protest when some Congress members arrived there to demand the completion of an under-construction road to Khandeita village under Cuttack Sadar Police limits. Alleging that Superintendent Engineer, Pratap Chandra Choudhury was demanding bribe, one of the protesters, Brajakishore Sahoo offered his pant, shirt and the vegetable he was carrying home as bribe in place of cash. The protest was led by Cuttack district Congress president, Manas Choudhury. Manas, who arrived at the office with a nameplate hanging from his neck that read, I am Manas Choudhury, said, “I had called the Superintendent Engineer many times requesting him to complete the road in the Panchayat. But he never paid heed to my requests and sent me to other officers only to delay the work. He even said that he does not know me. That is why I have come here with a nameplate.” “Finally, when I put more pressure on him, he even sought bribe in return for completing the road. Finding no other way, a poor man of the village offered his pant, shirt, and the vegetable he was taking home to cook as bribe,” he alleged. Protestor Brajakishore Sahoo said, “I had come here eight times to urge the officer to complete the road. But when he asked for bribe, I offered vegetables and my clothes as I do not have any money to offer as bribe.” Asked about the allegations, Choudhury said, “The department has not sanctioned enough money to complete the road. We are laying the road gradually as and when the money comes. As far as seeking bribe is concerned, I have never demanded anything from anybody.” However, after all the allegations and agitation, Choudhury finally assured to complete the road within seven days. Source: Odisha Tv
Congress leader donates ‘washroom door’ to Cuttack mayor after ‘fund crunch’ claim
Amounting to a rare sight, Congress leader Manas Choudhury handed over a door and a labour cost of Rs 500 to Cuttack Municipal Corporation Commissioner Nikhil Pawan Kalyan. With the rationale of having a broken bathroom door in the mayor’s office fixed, he decided to give the official a wooden plank, designed as a door. Cuttack mayor Subash Singh had not got the door repaired owing to a fund crunch, as per a source. Sources said during the CMC council meeting on Tuesday, in relation to the Durga Puja, an opposition corporator questioned Singh about his vow for development across wards. The mayor claimed that his bathroom door was broken and he was unable to fix a door in the bathroom due to a resource crunch. Soon after the mayor attempted to justify the inaction, members of the Congress Committee on Wednesday bought a bathroom door, loaded it on a trolley and handed it over to the commissioner. A team led by Cuttack District Congress Committee chief met the commissioner and requested him to forward it to Singh. Speaking to India Today, Manas Chodhury said, “The mayor yesterday told the Cuttack Municipal Corporation council meeting that he was facing difficulties with getting a new door for his washroom. As a resident of Cuttack city, I have come forward to donate a new door for the mayor’s washroom. I have also provided Rs 500 to the CMC Commissioner for the carpenter’s remuneration. Hope the broken door of the mayor’s office is replaced soon.” “I have never seen such a helpless mayor. If a mayor cannot fix a door of a bathroom, what work will he do for the CMC and the people of the city,” he remarked. The Congress leader alleged that the mayor has splurged nearly Rs 50 lakh from the public exchequer for the renovation of his official residence. “The mayor is saying that the CMC has no money for a new door for his washroom!” he said. Source: India Today