Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla has taken serious cognizance of the incident involving 77-year-old Uddhavlal Joshi and his wife at Chhatarpur District Hospital and has directed immediate and stringent action against those found responsible. Shukla stated that the inhumane treatment meted out to the elderly couple was extremely shameful and wholly condemnable.
He emphasized that the government considers sensitive, respectful, and dignified conduct toward patients to be a fundamental tenet of healthcare services, and such incidents will not be tolerated under any circumstances. In accordance with his directives, disciplinary action has been promptly taken.
Shukla reiterated the Madhya Pradesh Government's firm commitment to ensuring that every citizen receives quality healthcare in an environment free from discrimination, fear, or humiliation.
He stated that hospitals must operate as centers of service, empathy, and compassion, and all healthcare personnel are expected to treat patients under humanitarian values. "We are building a system where patients receive safety, respect, and compassion - this is the very foundation of our healthcare system," he affirmed.
on April 17, 2025, a video depicting the misconduct and mistreatment of Shri Uddhavlal Joshi and his wife at Chhatarpur District Hospital surfaced on social media.