MARGAO: Leader of Opposition Digambar Kamat on Saturday questioned the government as to how come Chief Minister could provide oxygen to Sindhudurg when Goa is facing a shortage.
He said, “Today, there are media reports of the statement made by Maharashtra MLA Dipak Kesarkar stating that he is assured by Chief Minister of Goa Dr Pramod Sawant of supplying oxygen to Sindhudurg.”
“The Chief Minister must clarify from where he will send the oxygen to the neighbouring State when Goa is already facing a shortage of oxygen,” questioned Digambar.
He also claimed that the patients are gasping due to the non-availability of adequate oxygen. Doctors in GMC are sharing one oxygen cylinder with three patients. “Relatives are made to run from pillar to post for arranging oxygen cylinders. Our Youth Congress workers are working almost day and night trying to arrange oxygen cylinders for the needy,” he stated.
Leader of Opposition has demanded that the government must arrange for an inspection of oxygen facilities in the State by an all-party delegation.
“Neither the Chief Minister nor the Health Minister has responded till today. Where is the audit report of oxygen as instructed by the Prime Minister’s Office? Why government is afraid to release white paper on oxygen?” questioned Kamat.
