Rajasthan, January 3: Kota’s JK Lon Hospital has been in the news for the deaths of several infants over the last couple of weeks. The hospital once again courted controversy on Friday after the authorities were seen rolling out carpets ahead of the visit of State Health Minister Raghu Sharma. According to an ANI update, the carpet was, however, removed after seeing the presence of media in the area.

The incident comes at a time when two more infants have died at the hospital, taking the death toll to 104. Earlier in the day, Union Minister Smriti Irani speaking on the deaths of newborns in a month said," It hints at the fact that even after continuous deaths of children, no attention was paid by Rajasthan govt towards it. The govt needs to answer whom would they penalise for this?" Kota Infant Deaths: Mayawati Calls Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot's Comments 'Highly Shameful', Says 'He Should be Sacked'.

Check ANI tweet:

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot tried to downplay the incident on Friday and said, "Some people are, intentionally or unknowingly, indulging in mischief regarding the situation in Kota. I spoke with the union health minister today and informed him that in 5 to 6 years, the lowest figures are coming now, that is how wonderful the arrangements have been."

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