New Delhi, October 21: Surprise inspections by MPs and MLAs in hospitals have now become more of a ‘fashion statement’ than a solution to problems, says the United Doctors Front Association (UDFA).

 In a strongly-worded letter to the Prime Minister, UDFA has demanded an end to this trend, which they say is creating more conflicts and unpleasant encounters than resolving issues.

UDFA National President Dr. Lakshya Mittal and General Secretary Dr. Arun Kumar highlighted that these so-called surprise inspections by public representatives are leading to disputes, not improvements.

They referenced a recent incident on October 16 when Ghosi MP Rajeev Rai conducted a surprise visit to Mau District Hospital, resulting in an unpleasant confrontation with a doctor on duty.

The association stressed that most government hospital doctors are already working under extreme constraints and pressures.

The involvement of public representatives in such impromptu inspections often results in unnecessary conflicts within institutions.

The letter further pointed out that this behavior can be humiliating for the representatives themselves and demoralizing for the medical community.

According to UDFA, MPs and MLAs have legislative powers, not executive authority, and hence have no right to conduct these surprise inspections.

The letter urged for clear guidelines to be issued to prevent future conflicts.

It also recommended that public representatives should raise health-related complaints or suggestions through proper administrative channels, rather than visiting hospitals and engaging in confrontations with medical staff or checking attendance, especially with large entourages.

Such actions, they argue, increase the risk of violence against healthcare workers and do nothing to address the root issues.

UDFA has emphasized the need for immediate action to put an end to this disruptive practice.