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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Mumbai family deaths: Rat poison ingredient zinc phosphide found in viscera, watermelon sample
Mumbai (PTI): Four members of a family in Pydhonie area of south Mumbai died last month due to rat poison, police officials said on Thursday.
The Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) report has confirmed the presence of zinc phosphide in viscera (liver, kidney, spleen), stomach contents, bile, and abdominal fat samples of the deceased identified as Abdulla Dokadia (44), his wife Nasrin (35) and their daughters Aayesha (16) and Zaineb (13), said Deputy Commissioner of Police Pravin Mundhe.
"The watermelon sample also tested positive for zinc phosphide, while all other food items were negative. The report will be studied in depth. We will consult forensic doctors. Further probe in the case is underway," the DCP said.
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Zinc phosphide is used primarily as a highly toxic acute rodenticide to control rats and mice.
"The forensic experts who examined the viscera of deceased Abdulla Dokadia, Nasrin (35), Aayesha (16) and Zaineb (13) found traces of zinc phosphide. It is, however, unclear whether the rat poison was consumed accidentally (or on purpose). So far, we have found no strong reason why the whole family would take such an extreme step," another official said.
Further probe is being conducted by the JJ Marg police station, which has recorded statements of kin and neighbours, he added.
The Dokadia family, residents of Ghari Mohalla on Ismail Kurte Road, had hosted a get-together of relatives on the night of April 25. At around 1 am, hours after the guests had left, Abdullah Dokadia, his wife Nasreen, and daughters Ayesha and Zaineb ate pieces of a watermelon.
They suffered severe bouts of vomiting and diarrhoea in the early hours of April 26 and were rushed to a local hospital before being referred to the government-run J J Hospital where all four died during treatment.
