Government Orders Inquiry Into Tanisha Bhise Death; State To Appoint ‘Arogya Doot’ In All Hospitals
Nashik, 5th April 2025: A tragic incident at Pune’s Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital has triggered public outrage across Maharashtra after Tanisha Bhise, a pregnant woman and wife of BJP MLC Amit Gorkhe’s personal secretary, Sushant Bhise, died during childbirth. The family alleges that the hospital demanded ₹10 lakh for treatment and failed to provide timely care due to non-payment, leading to her death.
Tanisha, who was in her seventh month of pregnancy, gave birth to twin daughters before passing away. Her death has drawn sharp criticism and ignited protests outside the hospital. The administration is now facing mounting pressure, with political leaders and citizens demanding accountability.
In response, Maharashtra’s Minister of State for Medical Education, Madhuri Misal, has announced a formal inquiry into the incident. Speaking during a visit to Nashik, she emphasized the need for systemic reforms in private and charitable hospitals, stating that “Arogya Doots” (Health Guardians) will be appointed in all hospitals to monitor operations and ensure patient rights are upheld.
Under the direction of Public Health and Family Welfare Minister of state Prakash Abitkar, a four-member inquiry committee has been formed, led by Deputy Director of Health Services Radhakisan Pawar. The committee will investigate the Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital case and examine whether medical negligence or administrative failure led to Tanisha’s death.
Further, the Charity Commissioner’s office has taken serious note of the situation. Following the incident, it has issued strict directives to all charitable hospitals across the state, urging them to reinforce compliance with regulations and ethical medical practices. Hospitals have been instructed to implement the court-mandated Charity Patient Scheme more effectively and ensure that reserved beds for the underprivileged are made accessible.
Minister Misal highlighted that the newly appointed Arogya Doots will operate under the Charity Commissioner’s jurisdiction and closely monitor hospital performance, especially in facilities benefiting from government land or subsidies. She added that many patients have complained about lack of access in charitable hospitals, and the new monitoring system aims to rectify this issue.
The tragic case has not only exposed potential lapses in private healthcare but has also prompted the state to re-evaluate the functioning of hospitals operating under charitable trust status. The government has assured the public that accountability will be enforced and patient rights protected.
