Congress Hits Out At Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Over Assam Visit Amid Cough Syrup Tragedy

Madhya Pradesh has reported nine child deaths, with their families alleging it is linked to cough syrups 'Coldrif' and 'Nextros DS' - prescribed for fever and cough. Almost every child first developed a fever and was being treated at a clinic in the state. Within days of being given the syrups, symptoms began: vomiting, diarrhea, and eventually the sudden stoppage of urination, classic signs of Diethylene Glycol (DEG) poisoning - the same tragedy that once killed children in Gambia in 2022. Congress has hit out at Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister over the Assam visit amid the cough syrup tragedy.