The Bihar Legislative Assembly witnessed a heated exchange during the budget session when BJP MLA Maithili Thakur held her own government accountable for the dilapidated state of healthcare in the state. Thakur’s blunt rejection of Health Minister Mangal Pandey’s written response has sparked a major political debate, with the video of the confrontation going viral.

Hospital or Death Trap? The first-time MLA from Alinagar raised serious concerns about a government hospital in her constituency. She described a horrifying scene where plaster is peeling off ceilings and rainwater leaks into wards where pregnant women and children are treated. When the Health Minister’s response suggested that the building only needed minor repairs rather than reconstruction, Thakur shot back, calling the report “divorced from reality.”

Where are the Doctors? “I am not satisfied with the answer,” Thakur declared on the floor of the house. She highlighted that while her constituency previously had two MBBS doctors, it now has none. She questioned why, despite annual increases in the health budget, the infrastructure remains life-threatening for patients. Her direct questioning left several members of the ruling party uncomfortable while drawing unexpected praise from the opposition.

Social Media Sensation: Videos of the debate have flooded social media, with many hailing Thakur for her courage to prioritize public welfare over party lines. While the Health Minister defended the government’s efforts by citing upcoming projects, Thakur insisted that “mere approvals and plans” are not enough without ground-level implementation. The incident underscores a growing demand for transparency and real systemic change in India’s healthcare sector.