Jharkhand minister Ramdas Soren suffers ‘serious brain injury' after fall in bathroom, airlifted to AIIMS Delhi
As per an official note shared by Ansari, Soren suffered a serious brain injury and blood clot, and is being airlifted to Delhi's Apollo Hospital for emergency treatment.
Ansari, who holds the Health, Food Supply and Disaster Management portfolios in the Jharkhand government, posted an appeal for prayers, saying, 'Our companion, a true supporter of the poor and a strong voice of the Adivasi society, Education Minister Ramdas Soren's condition suddenly worsened. He has suffered a serious brain injury and blood clot after a fall in the bathroom. I am in constant touch and monitoring his situation. I request you all from the heart to pray for his speedy recovery.'
Meanwhile, in the midst of rising speculation and reports, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) spokesperson Tanuj Khatri urged the public and press to exercise restraint and wait for information from official channels.
'It is not right to speculate at this moment. The minister's condition is extremely serious, but no official statement has been issued by the party or the government. The media and citizens should refrain from spreading unverified news,' he said.
Soren's condition deteriorated at the Jamshedpur hospital where he was undergoing treatment. He was later airlifted to the national capital for advanced treatment.
Adding to this, the Deputy Commissioner of Jamshedpur, Karn Satyarthi, condemned false reports suggesting the minister's death.
'It is absolutely incorrect to report that the Education Minister has passed away. He is extremely critical but very much alive. Just five minutes ago, I confirmed with people who are present with him. He has left the airport and is on his way to Apollo Hospital in Delhi. he should be reaching there any moment now. I urge everyone, especially media platforms, to refrain from spreading unverified information. As of now, the minister is alive and undergoing treatment,' said Satyarthi.
Shubham Tigga hails from Chhattisgarh and studied journalism at the Asian College of Journalism. He previously reported in Chhattisgarh on Indigenous issues and is deeply interested in covering socio-political, human rights, and environmental issues in mainland and NE India.
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