Delhi: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has lashed out at the Delhi Aam Aadmi Party government, accusing it of neglecting public welfare by not implementing the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme. Speaking at the event she attended, Mandaviya said the Delhi government was more concerned with the business of selling liquor than meeting basic healthcare needs.
The AAP government is in the business of selling liquor without launching Ayushman Bharat. This will benefit millions of people in Delhi, which this AAP government has never done before, Mandaviya said while criticizing the state administration for providing quality free healthcare to the public under the Center’s flagship scheme.
Ayushman Bharat, the world’s largest health assurance scheme, provides an annual subsidy of ₹5 lakh per family for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization In most Indian states except Delhi, government a there is a lack of consensus at the central and national levels on branding and management.
Stating that the Delhi government’s reluctance to implement the scheme would prevent vulnerable citizens from getting life-saving healthcare, Mandaviya asked, “It’s not about politics; it’s about public welfare. Why should it be” that citizens suffer because of political hubris” ?”
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The AAP responded to Mandavia’s remarks by justifying its health policies, making special reference to the success of community hospitals and free treatment at government hospitals. A senior leader of the AAP welfare school. The senior AAP leader blamed the BJP-led central government for politicizing welfare schemes and said, “Delhi already offers high quality healthcare to its citizens. There is no need to offer Ayushman Bharat here.” ”
Health care and income priority
Mandavia’s remarks on liquor sales reflect another criticism of AAP’s economic policies. Time and again, the Center has accused AAP of selling more liquor than welfare schemes. But the AAP argues that alcohol policy changes have boosted revenue, and reinvested in public services such as education and health.
Public and political response
The non-implementation of Ayushman Bharat in Delhi has led to mixed reactions. While some residents are frustrated with the lack of access to policy, others support the AAP’s argument that existing health care is adequate.
With healthcare emerging as a key issue ahead of the polls, the tussle between BJP and AAP over welfare policies is expected to be intensified.
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