Video Of Jharkhand Minister's Son Inspecting Hospital Goes Viral; Draws BJP Criticism

Last Updated:July 20, 2025, 08:31 IST

The video sparked a political row, with opposition parties questioning the authority under which such a visit was carried out.

Screengrab of the video

Jharkhand Health Minister Irfan Ansari’s son has come under fire after a video showing him visiting a hospital in Ranchi went viral.

The footage, shared on the Instagram account of Irfan Ansari’s son, Krish Ansari, shows him inspecting hospital rooms with friends. In the video, he is heard asking, “Koi taqleef hai aapko? Agar hai to details share kar dijiye" (Is anyone facing any issues? If yes, please share the details).

One of his friends is also heard saying, “Koi taqleef hai to batayiye, mantri ji ke bete aaye hue hain, bade bete" (If there’s any issue, please speak up. The minister’s son is here—the elder son).

The video sparked controversy, with opposition parties questioning the authority under which such a visit was carried out.

BJP Reaction

BJP spokesperson Ajay Sah said, “Are we now to believe that the children of health ministers will conduct hospital inspections? Will the children of finance ministers start reviewing government files? Will the children of home ministers begin registering FIRs at police stations?"

He further criticised Irfan Ansari for defending his son’s actions instead of guiding him properly.

“As for the Congress party, it appears that Irfan Ansari is following in the footsteps of Rahul Gandhi, attempting to position his entire family in politics from an early stage," Sah added.

Irfan Ansari Responds

In response to the criticism, Minister Irfan Ansari defended his son’s actions, stating that his intentions were humanitarian. He described the allegations as “baseless, misleading, and politically motivated."

“He had gone to visit the ailing father of his teacher, Aditya Kumar Jha, who is admitted at RIMS (Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi). Around the same time, some Adivasi families approached us at our residence, distressed about the treatment of their relatives at the hospital. Krish accompanied them out of concern, not for any political purpose," Ansari explained.

During the visit, Ansari said Krish also extended help to a relative of a senior journalist who was undergoing treatment at the hospital.

“He acted purely on humanitarian grounds. The way this incident is now being twisted to fit a political narrative is extremely unfortunate and concerning," the minister added.

Describing his son as “an educated and sensitive young student currently on vacation," Ansari said Krish only wanted to help others.

“He is the grandson of former MP Furkan Ansari, who played a role in the Jharkhand statehood movement. It should come as no surprise that he would be naturally inclined to assist those in need," he said.

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Jharkhand, India, India

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