The fire accident that killed more than 100 people in Kollam district of Kerala might have been a history by now. But a few officials began to question the hasty visit by the VIP’s to Kollam within a few hours of the incident. The DGP of Kerala has recently expressed his disappointment over the visit of people like PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi. He said that the rescue operations got affected as the police had to ensure the safety of the VIPs. They also had to convince and control the mob and supporters that such VIP’s generate. Modi and Rahul have later visited the victims at the Thiruvananthapuram medical college hospital.

These visits were also being criticised by the medical staff of the hospital. Some alleged that the security has pushed away the Hospital employees that were treating the victims. Their entry into lifts and staircases were also restricted by the VIP staff for SECURITY reasons! Further the mob accompanying the VIP’s had entered into the sterile atmosphere of ICU, some even touching the victims. Even the photographers have entered the delicate environment of ICU for a few clicks. Doctor’s have claimed that the visits by Modi and Rahul have affected the treatment for at least 7 straight hours. They alleged that the early hours after the accident were considered to be crucial and were often termed as golden hours. Such golden hours were wasted by our leaders! Who cares!