Shiv Sena questions hosp on photography in MRI room
A day after Navneet Rana criticised Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, the Shiv Sena stepped up its attack against her and also targeted Lilavati Hospital, questioning how permission was granted to take photographs during her treatment, violating hospital rules. A Shiv Sena delegation comprising former mayor Kishori Pednekar and legislator Manish Kayande grilled the hospital management and asked whether the independent MP had really undergone an MRI test. Agitated Sena leaders also asked while it was mandatory for the patients to keep their belongings outside the MRI room, who gave access for video shooting.
Pednekar and Kayande, accompanied by Yuva Sena leader Rahul Kanal, warned that they will not leave the hospital till the management gives them Rana’s MRI report. They demanded an inquiry on
whether a pressure was exerted on the administration for allowing videography. They took serious objection to the breach of privacy and compromised security.
“The rules of the hospital are very strict. Yet metal objects were taken inside the MRI room. How do the
hospital authorities allow photographs?” asked Kayande.
Pednekar and Kayande said that they will file an official police complaint regarding such high-handedness on part of the hospital management.
In a related development, a show cause notice has been served by BMC commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal to the hospital. Lilavati Hospital CEO Dr Ravishankaran said they will reply to the BMC notice in two days.
Navneet Rana was admitted to Lilavati after her release from the jail when she complained of high BP, chest pain and body pain. She was discharged on Sunday.
Meanwhile, Maharashtra Legislative Council Deputy chairperson Neelam Gorhe lashed out at Navneet Rana.
Without naming Rana, Gorhe claimed her language and political stand changes as per the political masters. “When she was with the NCP, she took their help. Now, she is aligned with the BJP,” she said.