Tensions simmer in Delhi’s health sector as Saurabh Bharadwaj launches a blistering offensive against the Ayushman Arogya Mandir rollout. Addressing party workers, the AAP stalwart exposed systemic lapses that have left the ambitious network in shambles.
Promised as a boon for 2 crore beneficiaries under Ayushman Bharat, the mandirs aimed to decentralize AYUSH services. Bharadwaj begged to differ, branding them ‘facades of failure’ riddled with non-functional equipment and underpaid staff. He spotlighted Outer Delhi districts worst-hit, where rural folk bear the brunt.
Through a series of pointed questions, Bharadwaj grilled officials on utilization rates hovering below 20% and escalating complaints via helplines. He advocated public-private partnerships and tech integration for inventory tracking, drawing from global best practices.
While the administration touts expansions, Bharadwaj warns of a looming crisis without intervention. His rhetoric has spurred social media campaigns and opposition unity. In a health landscape marred by inequalities, this confrontation signals a pivotal moment for policy recalibration, with Bharadwaj positioning himself as the people’s advocate.