Can’t ask mosquitoes not to bite: Bengal Minister’s remark sparks criticism
West Bengal’s health minister faced backlash after saying mosquitoes cannot be told not to bite, amid a dengue surge in the state. Public health officials reported more than 4,000 dengue infections and seven fatalities in recent weeks, prompting urgent government calls for stronger vector‑control measures. Critics argued the comment downplayed the seriousness of the outbreak.