Action demanded against the Acting Dean and officials from the Mechanical and Electrical Departments

MUMBAI, NATIONAL, 12 NOVEMBER, 2026 | GPN, SACHIN MURDESHWAR 📞8109510506 / 9869646783: The elevator problem at KEM Hospital, one of the largest and most renowned government hospitals in Mumbai, the country’s financial capital, has become serious. Patients, their families, doctors, and hospital staff are facing significant difficulties due to the non-functioning of seven elevators in the hospital’s multi-story buildings. Social activist Anil Galgali has taken this serious matter seriously and has filed a complaint. Galgali has demanded action against the relevant Mechanical and Electrical Department officials and accountability for the Acting Dean.

On November 27, 2025, social activist and RTI activist Anil Galgali filed a written complaint with the Mumbai Municipal Corporation administration regarding the serious problem at KEM Hospital. He demanded immediate repair of all seven out-of-service elevators, a specific deadline for completion, and the provision of alternative elevators until then. In response to his complaint, the Dean of KEM Hospital acknowledged the failure of seven elevators and stated that repairs were ongoing. However, despite this, the elevator problem persists, and the hospital administration has not made any concrete alternative arrangements. It is the hospital administration’s responsibility to provide alternative arrangements to protect patients from inconvenience in the event of an elevator failure.

Anil Galgali demanded that the relevant officials in the Mechanical and Electrical departments be held accountable and appropriate action be taken against them. He also demanded that the acting Dean of KEM Hospital be held accountable. “Had the KEM Hospital administration taken prompt and serious action on my written complaint on November 27, 2025, patients and their families would not be facing these difficulties today. This situation has arisen due to the administration’s inaction.”