Pregnant Woman’s Road Request Dismissed by MP with Shocking Remark: “Tell the Delivery Date, We’ll Admit You Early”

Sidhi (EMS News) | In a stark example of political apathy, a pregnant woman’s year-long plea for a road in Sidhi district of Madhya Pradesh has received a deeply insensitive response from BJP Member of Parliament Dr. Rajesh Mishra. Instead of addressing the issue, Mishra told the woman, “Just let us know your delivery date — we’ll get you admitted to the hospital a week early.” A Struggle for a Basic Right Leela Sahu, a pregnant resident of a remote village in Sidhi, had earlier created a video over a year ago, appealing to the government to build a road connecting her village to the nearest health services. Despite assurances back then, the road remains nonexistent. With her delivery date approaching and no development in sight, she released another video urging leaders and authorities to take action. MP’s Response Sparks Outrage When questioned about the matter, MP Rajesh Mishra responded dismissively, saying, “There’s no need to worry. We have ambulances, hospitals, ASHA workers — we’ll manage everything. Just give us the expected delivery date and we’ll have her admitted a week early.” He added, “MPs don’t build roads, engineers and contractors do. Also, the previous representatives are to blame for this situation — ask what the Congress government did about it.” However, Mishra conveniently ignored the fact that the previous MP from Sidhi was also from his own party — BJP’s Riti Pathak. “I Gave You My Vote, Now It’s Your Responsibility” Leela Sahu has strongly responded to the MP’s remarks, saying: “I voted for you. We have a double-engine government in power, yet there is no road to our village. Not a single officer or representative has come to inspect the area despite repeated appeals.” She pointed out that six other women in her village are also pregnant, and lack of road access could endanger lives during emergencies. “If we dont get proper ambulance access and something happens, the government and administration will be responsible,” she said. 10 Kilometers Without a Road Currently, the village lacks a motorable road for almost 10 kilometers. Residents face immense difficulty walking, and vehicles frequently get stuck. Despite being part of the “Antyodaya” scheme aimed at uplifting the poorest, villagers say they have yet to see any benefits. Mishra’s remarks and the government’s failure to act have drawn sharp criticism, not only from Leela but from many concerned citizens who see the situation as a grim reflection of governance in India’s rural heartlands.