Arekere maternity hospital controversy involves MLA Ramesh Bandisiddegowda's mother's birthday
India
A government maternity hospital in Arekere village, Karnataka, is making headlines after locals accused MLA Ramesh Bandisiddegowda of letting artists use the facility during his mother's birthday celebration.
The story blew up when a performer's video from inside the hospital went viral, leaving many people questioning if public healthcare spaces should be used for personal events.
Health minister Khader promises investigation
Locals are demanding answers about whether this affected patient care and whether any rules were broken.
Karnataka's Health Minister U T Khader responded by promising an investigation.
He said one room had been used and that there could have been an empty room at the facility, and said he would collect information and seek a report on the matter.