Ayushman Bharat India’s ‘Largest Rip-off’: Arvind Kejriwal Hails SC Keep – News18
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“I’m joyful that the Supreme Courtroom has confirmed that it’s a faux scheme,” stated Kejriwal.
AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal (File picture: YouTube/AAP)
AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal Friday known as the Ayushman Bharat well being scheme the “greatest rip-off” within the nation after the Supreme Courtroom stayed a excessive courtroom order that had requested the Delhi authorities to signal an settlement with the Centre to implement it within the capital.
At a press convention the place he introduced AAP’s promise of free bus rides for college students, together with male college students, and 50 per cent concession in metro rides, Kejriwal launched a scathing assault on the Centre over the scheme.
“I’m joyful that the Supreme Courtroom has confirmed that it’s a faux scheme. Ayushman Bharat is the most important rip-off within the nation. When the central authorities adjustments and an inquiry is carried out into these scams, individuals will realise how large a rip-off Ayushman Bharat actually was,” Kejriwal stated, in response to a query in regards to the Supreme Courtroom’s resolution.
Earlier within the day, the highest courtroom stayed the Delhi Excessive Courtroom order asking the AAP authorities to signal a memorandum of understanding with the Union well being ministry by January 5 to implement the PM-Ayushman Bharat Well being Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM).
The Delhi authorities has been at loggerheads with the Centre over implementation of Ayushman Bharat scheme within the capital, which has been rolled out in 33 states and union territories.
In its order handed on December 24 final 12 months, the excessive courtroom famous the PM-ABHIM must be carried out in its entirety to make sure Delhi residents will not be disadvantaged of the funds and amenities underneath it.
The AAP dispensation had filed a plea with the Supreme Courtroom towards this order.
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