In a move that has sparked widespread debate, the Punjab government recently issued a show-cause notice to the State Principal Health Secretary, Ajoy Sharma. The notice seeks an explanation for his actions in requesting information about the in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment of late singer Sidhu Moosewala’s mother, Charan Kaur, without prior consultation with higher authorities.This unprecedented step has raised questions about privacy and the government’s role in personal health matters.
The controversy began when the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare directed the Punjab administration to report on the IVF treatment, following the birth of a baby boy to Moosewala’s parents, nearly two years after the singer’s tragic demise.The request for documentation from the family has been met with criticism, as it delves into sensitive areas of reproductive health and personal choice. Balkaur Singh, Moosewala’s father, expressed his distress over the inquiry, emphasizing his readiness to comply with legal requirements but questioning the timing and nature of the government’s interest.
