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Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh has sparked a debate by comparing the BJP's new Ayushman Mandirs with the previous AAP government's Mohalla Clinics. Singh criticized AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj for labeling the new health centers as mere repackaging. He also pointed out alleged failures in the AAP's promises related to women's financial assistance. Meanwhile, Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva highlighted plans for a financial aid scheme for women, accusing AAP of not delivering on their earlier promises.

Key Points: Modi's Ayushman Mandirs vs AAP Clinics in Delhi Debate

  • Minister Singh contrasts BJP's Ayushman Mandirs with AAP's clinics
  • Singh criticizes AAP's leader Bharadwaj for questioning BJP initiatives
  • BJP's Sachdeva announces financial aid schemes for women in Delhi
  • BJP claims AAP failed in previous promises to women in Delhi and Punjab
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Delhiites will judge quality of BJP govt's Ayushman Mandirs: Health Minister Singh

Delhi Health Minister Singh defends Modi's Ayushman Mandirs, challenging AAP's Mohalla Clinics efficiency.

"The people of Delhi can see for themselves what happened in the name of Mohalla Clinics. - Pankaj Kumar Singh"

New Delhi, June 1

Delhi Health and Family Welfare Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh on Sunday hit out at the AAP for comparing the upcoming Ayushman Mandirs with the doorstep health centres built by the previous government.

"The people of Delhi can see for themselves what happened in the name of Mohalla Clinics and how Ayushman Mandirs are shaping up under the vision of our Prime Minister, Narendra Modi," Minister Singh told IANS.

The Minister hit out at AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj for questioning the BJP government's performance and calling Ayushman Mandirs a "repackaged version" of the AAP government's Mohalla Clinics.

"Bharadwaj seems to be suffering from amnesia. He doesn't realise that Delhiites have rejected his party and him in the elections," said Health Minister Singh.

"When the people of Delhi were asking them for water for ten years, they neither provided drinking water nor cleaned the Yamuna. They only misled people in the name of Mohalla Clinics," he said.

The Minister said that rather than questioning the Delhi government on the women's financial assistance scheme, the AAP leaders should reply to the questions being asked by women of Punjab on the "unfulfilled promise" of Rs 1,000 monthly financial assistance.

Earlier, Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva said the Delhi government will soon start distributing Rs 2,500 monthly financial assistance to women under the Mahila Samriddhi Yojana.

Sachdeva said that the BJP government has earmarked Rs 5,100 crore in the 2025-26 budget for the women's scheme, and a ministerial committee is currently formulating the policy for its implementation.

The city BJP chief claimed that the Aam Aadmi Party was a disaster when in power and continues to be one in the Opposition.

"While in government, they misled women in Delhi and Punjab in the name of the Mahila Samman Nidhi, and now they are attempting to mislead them once again," he said.

The Delhi BJP president said, "The disaster team of Arvind Kejriwal is protesting about the Women's Honour Fund and questioning us, even though it was this very group that announced Rs 1,000 per month for women in the 2024-25 budget presented in February 2024. They enjoyed the benefits of power but failed to deliver a single rupee to women throughout the year."

Similarly, the AAP government in Punjab in 2022 promised women an honorarium, yet not a single rupee has been disbursed to any woman even after three years in power.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
Finally some accountability in Delhi's healthcare! Mohalla Clinics were just photo ops with no real impact. Hope Ayushman Mandirs will actually serve the poor instead of being used for political propaganda. 🤞
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Priya M.
As a Delhi resident, I've seen both governments. While Mohalla Clinics had good intentions, corruption ruined them. But BJP shouldn't just criticize - they must deliver better services now. Action speaks louder than words!
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Amit S.
Why so much politics over healthcare? Can't both parties work together for public welfare? Instead of blaming each other, show us results. Delhi needs good hospitals, not political drama. 😒
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Neha T.
The Rs 2,500 scheme for women sounds promising, but I hope it doesn't remain just an announcement like AAP's Rs 1,000 promise. Delhi's women have been fooled too many times by all parties. Prove it with action!
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Sanjay R.
Mohalla Clinics did help many poor people in my area, despite the corruption. BJP should acknowledge what worked and improve upon it, rather than completely dismissing previous efforts. Constructive criticism helps governance.
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Kavita P.
Enough of this blame game! As a working mother, I just want reliable healthcare services near my home. Whether it's called Mohalla Clinic or Ayushman Mandir, just make sure doctors are available and medicines are stocked properly. 🙏

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