Union minister Shobha Karandlaje accuses Karnataka govt of 'hiding' maternal death figures, seeks inquiry

Union minister Shobha Karandlaje accuses Siddaramaiah-led Karnataka government of concealing maternal death figures in Bellari district. She demands an inquiry and action against health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao. Following four maternal deaths linked to potentially substandard Ringer Lactate solution, its use has been suspended in all government hospitals. Karandlaje also alleges widespread corruption in the health sector.