Shiv Sena Corporator – MCGM and Yuva Sena General Secretary demands immediate intervention and accountability from hospital administration

MUMBAI, NATIONAL, 12 NOVEMBER, 2026 | GPN, SACHIN MURDESHWAR 8109510506 / 9869646783: The non-functioning of a lift in the Outpatient Department (OPD) section of Mumbai’s KEM Hospital for the past several days has caused considerable inconvenience to patients, particularly senior citizens, persons with disabilities and those suffering from serious illnesses. Raising the issue, Shiv Sena corporator (MCGM) and Yuva Sena General Secretary Amey Ghole has criticised the hospital administration for failing to ensure the timely repair and maintenance of essential facilities.

Ghole expressed concern that patients visiting the civic-run hospital, many of whom come from economically weaker sections of society, are being forced to climb stairs to access medical treatment because the lift remains out of service.

He questioned how elderly patients, persons with disabilities and critically ill individuals could be expected to climb stairs when they visit the hospital seeking medical assistance. He also questioned the administration’s apparent delay in addressing an issue that directly affects patient convenience, accessibility and safety.

Ghole further pointed out that tenders for the safety inspection and repair of various lifts at KEM Hospital were reportedly issued on November 6. Questioning the timing of the tender process, he asked why the necessary maintenance and repairs were not undertaken earlier and why patients had to bear the consequences of administrative delays.

Demanding immediate action, Ghole called upon the hospital administration to restore the non-functional lift without further delay and ensure that all lifts remain operational and safe for patients and visitors.

He emphasised that providing accessible and uninterrupted facilities at a major civic hospital is an essential responsibility of the administration and that patients should not have to face additional hardship while seeking medical treatment.