Washim News : Shocking Misuse of Government Health Center – Fish Market Operating in Hospital Building!

In a stunning revelation from Washim district, a government building meant for healthcare is being used for a completely unrelated – and shocking – purpose: the sale of fish. The Ayushman Primary Health Center in Rithad, Risod taluka, constructed at the cost of crores of rupees, is allegedly being rented out to a private individual and is currently functioning as a fish market. This has raised serious questions about the misuse of public resources and the negligence of the local administration.

A ground report by Lokshahi Marathi has exposed the entire incident through a reality check, bringing this gross misuse of taxpayer money to the public's attention.

Key Highlights:

• The newly constructed health center building is not being used for its intended purpose of providing medical services but is being used to sell fish.

• The structure, reportedly leased to a private individual, has no publicly available lease agreement or documentation.

• Due to the inaccessibility of the new facility, women and maternity patients are still being treated in the old and inadequate health center building.

• The situation has sparked widespread anger among villagers, particularly women, while local officials remain unresponsive.

Unanswered Questions for the Health Department

The scandal has cast a shadow on the visit of the state Health Minister to Washim. Did the minister overlook this glaring issue, or was it deliberately hidden from him? The fact that a newly built healthcare facility is being used for commercial purposes instead of serving patients has led to public outrage and demands for accountability.

‘Lokshahi Marathi’ Reality Check Reveals Ground Situation

When reporters from Lokshahi Marathi visited the site, they discovered that fish was being openly sold inside the health center premises. The sight of vendors operating in a space meant for patient care is not only shocking but reflects a deep failure in governance.

Despite repeated inquiries, the local administration has failed to provide any satisfactory explanation. Questions such as:

• Who authorized the leasing of the building?

• Who is operating the fish market?

• On what terms was the property rented out?

...remain unanswered. Officials have either refused to comment or offered evasive responses.

Villagers Demand Accountability

Residents, especially women, have voiced strong criticism, pointing out the irony and injustice of being denied basic healthcare services while a government health facility is used for commercial gain. “This is a betrayal of public trust,” said one resident. “When our women and children need healthcare, they are turned away to outdated and understaffed centers, while the new building sells fish.”

Lokshahi Marathi has documented the situation with visual proof and official records, challenging the district administration to act.

What Next?

The big question now: Will the district administration finally wake up and take firm action? Will those responsible be held accountable, or will this issue be buried like many others before it?

Public attention is now sharply focused on Washim – and the people are demanding justice.