The Congress opened a front against the BJP for linking the death of devotees with the attainment of salvation during the Chardham Yatra. The Congress alleged that to hide the failures of the government, the BJP was spreading confusion by making misrepresentations. Devotees may have died due to illness on the Yatra route, but this is a direct question mark on the health services of the state.
During a media interaction with BJP spokesperson Shadam Shams, he said that people come on Chardham Yatra with the wish of salvation. That’s why they hide their diseases and tell themselves fit. However, Shams also said that the government health services are fine. The government is also taking care of the health of each passenger and providing immediate treatment in case of illness.
After Shams’ statement, Garhwal Mandal media in-charge of Congress, Garima Mehra Dasauni said that BJP leaders have lost their power to think. There are constant reports of disturbances and poor health-transport services on the Chardham Yatra route. BJP leaders are giving statements without a head to hide the flaws of their government. People are watching everything.