<span style="color: #222222;">CPI(M) has called upon the centre and state health authorities to contain the epidemic of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome in Bihar on a war footing. </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"><br />'' In a statement, the party said, a delegation of the party leaders interacted with the guardians of the children in the state who are victims of this tragedy and ascertained the circumstances and the cause for death. </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"><br />'' It said, the party will provide whatever assistance and help required, including a team of doctors, to contain this epidemic. CPI (M) has expressed its grief at the death of nearly hundred children who have succumbed to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome in Bihar, particularly in Muzaffarpur.</span><br />