New Delhi:
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 glad that the Supreme Courtroom has confirmed that it’s a pretend scheme. Ayushman Bharat is the most important rip-off within the nation. When the central authorities modifications and an inquiry is performed into these scams, folks will realise how massive a rip-off Ayushman Bharat actually was,” Kejriwal mentioned, in response to a query concerning 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 usually are not disadvantaged of the funds and amenities beneath it.
The AAP dispensation had filed a plea with the Supreme Courtroom in opposition to this order.
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