Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray’s remark of blaming migrants for the spread of malaria in Mumbai is ludicrous and unethical. It is nothing but an attempt at ‘making a mockery’ of the whole issue. This is not a scientific explanation about the spread of malaria. Moreover, mosquitoes are not selective about whom they do or do not bite. However, the plight of Mumbaiites due to malaria is ‘very sad’. He also accused government hospitals of lacking proper treatment facilities to deal with the crisis. The problem should be attributed to the Bombay Municipal Corporation. Action has to be taken against Raj Thackeray for airing such irresponsible statement as against the menace of malaria.
Farzana Nigar
Ranchi, Jharkhand