during least 11 individuals died during the ‘Maharashtra Bhushan’ award ceremony in Navi Mumbai on Sunday, reportedly from sunstroke as the event, which was attended by thousands of people, was held on an open field.
According to media accounts, approximately 120 persons experienced health problems connected to the heat during the event.
A police officer reported that two patients’ conditions are being watched after at hospitals in Navi Mumbai and Panvel city where they are receiving ventilator assistance.
In a statement on Sunday night, the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) stated that “at least 11 deaths reportedly caused by sunstroke have been confirmed.”
The police officer claimed that while some individuals were admitted to hospitals and were being monitored, others were discharged after making a full recovery.
What was said by CM Shinde?
Prior to the CMO release, Shinde had initially told reporters outside a hospital in Navi Mumbai that at least 50 individuals have been admitted there, of whom 24 remain hospitalised and the remaining 40 had been released after receiving primary care. He called the deaths “very unfortunate”.
The maximum temperature was 38 degrees Celsius, according to the nearest meteorological station to the scene of the incident.
The deceased’s family would receive compensation in the amount of Rs. 5 lakh, according to Shinde.
“People who are receiving treatment for sunstroke will receive free medical care. The state will cover the cost of their care out of its own funds, he said.
Many thousands of individuals attended the event.
Additionally, the Chief Minister gave staff instructions to transfer patients to specialty hospitals if they required additional care.
In response to a query, Shinde stated that he would refrain from commenting on the political claims made by the Opposition and that his first goal was to make sure the impacted individuals received the right care.
He said that a Panvel Municipal Corporation employee with the rank of Deputy Municipal Commissioner had been assigned to coordinate with patient family, medical teams, and to provide timely updates.
“Thousands of people attended the event, which was successful. Seeing some of them suffer is painful. I’m in a very painful situation, and it’s quite bad,” he remarked.
Amit Shah came to the function.
Union Minister of Housing Amit Shah also attended the award ceremony that was held in the Kharghar neighbourhood of the nearby Mumbai suburb of Raigad. Appasaheb Dharmadhikari, a social reformer and spiritual leader, received the honour from him.
Due to his efforts throughout the state to plant trees, organise blood drives, hold medical clinics, and treat addiction in tribal communities, Dharmadhikari enjoys a huge following.
The event was hosted on a 306-acre site that was crowded with attendees and furnished with audio/video equipment for Shree Sadasya (Dharmadhikari’s organisation) devotees to see.
Dharmadhikari received the award from Amit Shah, who also gave him a 10-foot garland of roses, a shawl, a citation, a souvenir, and a check for Rs 25 lakh.
MLAs, MLCs, and ministers were present, along with Chief Minister Shinde, his deputy Devendra Fadnavis, and Union minister Kapil Patil.
