Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva on Friday alleged large corruption within the AAP government-run ‘Mohalla Clinics’ and accused former well being minister Satyendar Jain and chief minister Arvind Kejriwal of working “outlets of corruption” within the title of free healthcare.
Sachdeva’s response comes after AAP senior chief Jain, in a press convention on Friday afternoon, strongly criticised the reported plan of the BJP authorities in Delhi to close down 250 ‘Mohalla Clinics’, calling it a transfer that might “paralyse” the town’s healthcare infrastructure.
Sachdeva claimed that an alleged rip-off of Rs 75,000 per check had surfaced, and a vigilance inquiry was underway.
“AAP leaders accuse us of shutting down their clinics, however the actuality is that we’re shutting down their corruption outlets,” Sachdeva stated.
Citing the probe findings, Sachdeva alleged that between February 2023 and December 2023, an try was made to wrongfully acquire Rs 4.63 crore by way of two clinics alone.
“They need to clarify how a lot kickback they obtained,” he stated, demanding transparency from AAP leaders.
He additional alleged that 12,457 exams have been performed with none cellphone numbers being recorded, regardless that offering a contact quantity is necessary. “In 26,000 check reviews, the cellphone quantity talked about was ‘0000000000′”.
“Moreover, 1,000 sufferers have been registered with pretend numbers, whereas 25,000 sufferers have been assigned the identical quantity,” he claimed.
“If we’re investigating corruption, why is AAP apprehensive? They need to put together solutions as a substitute of panicking,” Sachdeva stated.
Referring to the alleged irregularities in clinic rents, he stated if a Re 1-rent facility was being charged Rs 10 per unit, they might search clarification on it. The BJP is combating in opposition to corruption, and the AAP have to be prepared to elucidate their misdeeds, he stated.
Sachdeva additionally criticised Delhi minister Atishi whereas responding to her questions in regards to the BJP’s “promise” to roll out Rs 2,500 month-to-month monetary help to girls by March 8 — celebrated as Worldwide Ladies’s Day.
“Earlier than questioning us, they need to clarify why the Punjab authorities (AAP) has not been paying the promised month-to-month allowance to girls for the final 37 months,” he stated.
He assured that the BJP authorities is working in response to guidelines, and “cleansing up the mess” left behind by the AAP will take time.
“Regardless of the BJP has promised will probably be fulfilled. Simply wait until tomorrow (Saturday),” he added.
The BJP had made a Rs 2,500 month-to-month help promise to girls throughout the Delhi Meeting elections, surpassing the AAP’s provide of Rs 2,100. The BJP swept the polls, successful 48 out of 70 seats, decreasing the AAP to 22, whereas the Congress didn’t safe any seat
