A video clip of Jharkhand Health Minister Irfan Ansari’s son, Krish Ansari, asking people if there were any issues in a hospital in Ranchi went viral on social media, sparking a political slugfest, with the minister later defending his son's actions as an "act of kindness".
The Instagram reel, which quickly went viral, featured Krish walking through the hospital premises (Paras Hospital) flanked by a bodyguard and accompanied by a group of friends. In the clip, he is seen interacting with patients and appearing to listen to their concerns. The video also included visuals of Krish engaging with citizens at the minister's official residence in Ranchi.
One of his friends is also heard saying, “Koi taqleef hai to batayiye, mantri ji ke bete aaye hue hain, bade bete" (If there’s any issue, please speak up. The minister’s son is here—the elder son). The video sparked controversy, with opposition parties questioning the authority under which such a visit was carried out.
Responding to the clip, BJP spokesperson Ajay Sah said, “Are we now to believe that the children of health ministers will conduct hospital inspections? Will the children of finance ministers start reviewing government files? Will the children of home ministers begin registering FIRs at police stations?" He further criticised Irfan Ansari for defending his son’s actions instead of guiding him properly. “As for the Congress party, it appears that Irfan Ansari is following in the footsteps of Rahul Gandhi, attempting to position his entire family in politics from an early stage," Sah added.
In response to the criticism, minister Irfan Ansari defended his son’s actions, stating that his intentions were humanitarian. He described the allegations as “baseless, misleading, and politically motivated." “He had gone to visit the ailing father of his teacher, Aditya Kumar Jha, who is admitted at RIMS (Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi). Around the same time, some Adivasi families approached us at our residence, distressed about the treatment of their relatives at the hospital. Krish accompanied them out of concern, not for any political purpose," Ansari explained.
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