Congress demands removal of MP health minister 'cough syrup deaths'

Madhya Pradesh Congress head Jitu Patwari on Monday demanded the removal of Health Minister Rajendra Shukla following the death of 14 children in Chhindwara due to suspected renal failure, linked to the consumption of a “toxic” cough syrup.

Merely taking action against a doctor is not



sufficient, Patwari told reporters after he reached Parasia town to express solidarity with the families of the deceased children.

The Madhya Pradesh government has banned the sale of Coldrif cough syrup, with officials stating the drug samples have been found to contain a highly toxic substance.