CM Suvendu orders crackdown on ‘broker raj’ at govt hospitals

The input provided is an aggregator snippet. On May 15, 2026, Chief Minister Suvendu ordered a crackdown on the “broker raj” operating within government hospitals in West Bengal. The directive targets the influence of unauthorized middlemen who operate within state-run healthcare facilities. The order specifically aims to improve patient care and the management of ambulance services. The crackdown is directed at government hospitals across the state, including those located in Kolkata. The term “broker raj” refers to a system where intermediaries exploit patients by charging fees for access to services, beds, or medical attention that are provided by the state.