Congress demands resignations over tribal deaths in Madhya Pradesh

The Congress party has intensified pressure on the Madhya Pradesh government, demanding the resignation of the state's Health and Excise Ministers in the wake of recent deaths among tribal communities. The party linked two separate incidents—deaths of tribal children and casualties from illegal liquor consumption—to what it characterized as critical lapses in the state's administrative and public health systems.

Party representatives have sought immediate action including ₹1 crore in compensation for affected families and job guarantees for the next of kin of the deceased. The demands underscore growing concerns about healthcare access and enforcement mechanisms in tribal-dominated regions of the state.

According to Congress assertions, the incidents reveal deeper governance challenges affecting vulnerable populations. The party has pointed to inadequate health infrastructure and weak regulation of illicit liquor as contributing factors to the tragedies.

The state government has not yet formally responded to the resignation demands. The incidents have reignited debate over resource allocation for tribal welfare and the effectiveness of existing health monitoring systems in remote areas of Madhya Pradesh.