Arvind Kejriwal Announces Free Healthcare for Delhi's Elderly Under 'Sanjeevani Yojana'

The scheme promises unlimited free treatment for residents over 60 in both government and private hospitals, contingent on AAP's re-election in February 2025.

• The 'Sanjeevani Yojana' will provide free medical treatment for Delhi residents aged 60 and above in both government and private hospitals without any cost limits.
• Arvind Kejriwal stated that registration for the scheme will begin in the coming days, with AAP workers visiting homes to issue registration cards.
• The policy will be implemented only if the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is re-elected in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections in February 2025.
• The announcement follows ongoing disputes between the AAP and BJP regarding the implementation of the central government's Ayushman Bharat health scheme in Delhi.
• The Delhi High Court has urged the state government to address gaps in healthcare access while ensuring existing free medical services are not disrupted.

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