Overview
- AAP says the latest order takes total shutdowns to about 200 facilities, affecting an estimated 20,000 daily patients who relied on free consultations, medicines and basic tests.
- Hindustan Times reported that a state programme officer for the Ayushman Arogya Mandirs issued the notice informing Mohalla Clinics they were set to close.
- AAP alleges staff received phone calls and an October 31 email terminating services shortly after the Central Administrative Tribunal reserved judgment in an employees’ case.
- Delhi BJP figures argue many clinics had irregularities and insufficient doctors or diagnostics, asserting services are being shifted to better-equipped Ayushman Arogya Mandirs.
- Protests led by AAP leaders in localities such as Kalkaji and Govindpuri highlighted job losses for clinic workers and accused the government of breaking pre-election assurances.