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News18•09-10-2026, 21:15
Bengal CM Urges Calm Amid Dengue Outbreak Claims
  • •West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated there is no reason to worry about the dengue situation in the state.
  • •He reported that only 18 deaths have been recorded since January and 210 patients are currently receiving treatment.
  • •Adhikari urged the media to avoid spreading incorrect information that could cause unnecessary public panic.

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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated that only 18 dengue deaths have been reported across the state since January, with 210 patients currently undergoing treatment.

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari urged the media not to spread incorrect information or cause unnecessary panic among people regarding the state's dengue situation.

The Chief Minister advised speaking directly with either the health secretary or the chief secretary to obtain accurate information regarding the dengue situation.