BJP to rename Mohalla Clinic as 'Ayushman Arogya Mandir', says BJP MLA Sirsa
New Delhi, Feb 14 (PTI): BJP MLA Manjinder Singh Sirsa from Rajouri Garden on Friday said that Mohalla Clinics would be renamed as "Ayushman Arogya Mandir" to become actual centres for serving people.
Speaking to PTI Videos, Sirsa alleged, "Under the Aam Aadmi Party government, the Mohalla Clinics were plagued with fake tests and ghost patients, turning them into money-spinning ATMs."
Sirsa further said that the BJP government in Delhi would establish Ayushman Arogya Mandirs near JJ clusters to ensure free primary health care for all residents in these areas.
The Delhi BJP’s first Sankalp Patra (manifesto) for the Assembly polls had promised the establishment of Ayushman Arogya Mandirs in JJ clusters to strengthen healthcare infrastructure in these communities.
Addressing a press conference, Delhi’s outgoing Chief Minister Atishi claimed that BJP leaders were embroiled in a "tussle" over ministerial positions to "exploit" public funds. She claimed the BJP had no real intention of fulfilling the commitments made in its election manifesto.
"Our sources indicate that the BJP is planning to blame AAP for its failure to fulfil promises. They will claim that the Delhi government has no funds due to the previous AAP administration," Atishi said.
The BJP, which secured a landslide victory in the recently concluded 70-member Delhi Assembly elections, has yet to announce its chief minister and cabinet. The party won 48 seats, while AAP's tally dropped significantly to 22 from its 2020 count of 62.
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KSCA expresses disappointment over missing IPL playoffs, says it was ready to host matches in B’luru
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has issued a clarification stating that it was fully prepared to host the IPL playoffs and final matches in Bengaluru but the fixtures were allotted to other venues.
In a media note, KSCA said it was disappointed with the decision. The association stated that its president, former India cricketer Venkatesh Prasad, had been in touch with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and had formally conveyed the association’s readiness and interest in hosting the matches at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
KSCA said the IPL matches held in Bengaluru this season were appreciated for smooth conduct, crowd management and overall experience for spectators. It said this reflected its ability to handle high-profile matches.
The association also stated that it had sent a detailed communication to the BCCI explaining its preparedness and the operational arrangements followed during the current IPL season. According to KSCA, these systems have been in place since the start of the Indian Premier League in 2008 and were followed consistently, including during previous playoff matches hosted in Bengaluru.
The clarification added that the communication sent to the BCCI was only meant to provide factual and operational details and to bring clarity on logistical and stakeholder-related requirements involved in hosting such matches.
KSCA said that although it had shown willingness and preparedness, the BCCI has decided to allocate the playoff matches to other venues. It added that the reasons for this decision have not been formally shared with the association, but it respects the authority of the board in taking such decisions.
The association further said it remains ready to host matches of national and international importance and will continue to cooperate with the BCCI, franchises, government authorities and other stakeholders for conducting cricket events.
The statement was issued by KSCA official spokesperson Vinay Mruthyunjaya, who also thanked the media and cricket fans for their continued support.
