Delhi-Centre Clash Over Ayushman Bharat Intensifies

Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal exchange accusations over the non-implementation of the Ayushman Bharat scheme in Delhi.

Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena criticized Arvind Kejriwal for not implementing Ayushman Bharat, accusing him of prioritizing personal credit over public health benefits.
Arvind Kejriwal defended Delhi's healthcare model as superior, offering unlimited free treatment compared to the Rs 5 lakh cap under Ayushman Bharat.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized Delhi and West Bengal for not adopting the scheme, citing political reasons as a barrier to providing healthcare to senior citizens.
AAP's Priyanka Kakkar accused the Ayushman Bharat scheme of being plagued by scams, while highlighting the comprehensive nature of Delhi's healthcare model.
The dispute highlights ongoing tensions between the Delhi government and the Centre, with both sides accusing each other of politicizing public health issues.