In a blistering critique, AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj has called out the Delhi government’s ploy to pass off Mohalla Clinics as brand-new ‘Arogya Mandirs.’ The move, he claims, is a desperate bid for applause without substantial investment in public health.
The government trumpets 370 Arogya Mandirs as a milestone, yet Bharadwaj challenges them to break down the numbers. Are these shiny new constructions, or just old Mohalla Clinics, government dispensaries, and MCD outposts with a fresh coat of nomenclature?
‘They’re not building; they’re re-labeling,’ Bharadwaj charged, highlighting that the facilities, personnel, and operations remain unchanged from the Kejriwal era. This sleight of hand, he argues, deprives credit from those who pioneered accessible neighborhood healthcare.
Adding fuel to the fire, Bharadwaj revealed broken promises: CM Rekha Gupta assured no job losses for clinic staff, but dismissals followed, leaving workers and their families in limbo. Such actions not only betray trust but also disrupt vital services at the grassroots level.
Bharadwaj implored for full disclosure of data to separate fact from fiction. Delhiites, he noted, are savvy enough to see through superficial changes. Real healthcare reform demands new infrastructure, trained personnel, and unwavering commitment—not propaganda.
As elections loom, this exposes deeper rifts in Delhi’s governance, where political one-upmanship overshadows patient care. The public verdict will hinge on delivery, not declarations.