The BRD Medical College in Gorakhpur, which used to see 500-600 cases of hospitalization of children afflicted with Encephalitis in the month of August since the last 40 years, has now seen only 86 cases in August this year.
Surjewala's tweet comes at the backdrop of a social media backlash over the inaction of Rajasthan government against the killers of a temple priest named Babulal Vaishnav in the Bokna village, Sapotra division of Karauli district of Rajasthan.
The Bhim Army woman claimed to be a 'relative' and was actively giving media bytes, speaking against the state government and local administration. She vanished after police asked about her identity.
The Supreme Court has asked the UP government to file an affidavit detailing the protection granted to the victim's family, lawyer being provided to the family and the scope of the High Court in the case.