Rewa : HL July 06, 2026
A tragic incident in Rewa district, represented by Madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Health Minister Rajendra Shukla, has brought the condition of rural roads and emergency healthcare services under renewed scrutiny. A tribal woman who was seriously injured after being struck by lightning died before reaching a hospital after her family was forced to carry her on a cot for nearly two kilometres because an ambulance could not access the village.
The deceased has been identified as Ramkali Rawat, a resident of Nadna (Dihiya) village in the Mangawan Assembly constituency. According to local residents, the road connecting the village to the main route has remained in poor condition for years. Heavy monsoon rains have turned the stretch into a muddy track filled with potholes, making it inaccessible for ambulances and other four-wheelers.
With no vehicle able to reach the village, family members carried the injured woman on a traditional cot to the nearest motorable road in a desperate attempt to get medical help. However, she died before reaching the hospital.
The incident has triggered anger among villagers, who allege that Rs. 5 lakh had earlier been sanctioned from the local MLA fund for construction of the road, but the project was never completed. Residents have demanded an inquiry into the utilisation of the sanctioned funds and action against those responsible if any irregularities are found.
Opposition leaders Of Congress and AAP have also questioned the state of rural infrastructure, arguing that timely access to a proper road and ambulance services could have improved the chances of saving the woman’s life.
Rewa district has witnessed repeated complaints over damaged rural roads, particularly during the monsoon season when several villages become difficult to access. The latest tragedy has once again highlighted concerns over road connectivity, emergency medical response and public infrastructure in remote areas.
As of now, the district administration has not issued a detailed official statement on the incident. The case has reignited debate over the implementation of development projects and the effectiveness of emergency healthcare delivery in rural Madhya Pradesh.
