Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and National Convener of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday ushered new era of health revolution in state as with launch of Mukh Mantri Sehat Beema Yojna Punjab became first state in the country to provide cashless treatment of up to ₹10 lakh to all its residents.
Addressing the gathering during the launch of Mukh Mantri Sehat Beema Yojna here today, the Chief Minister said that a number of families across the state are suffering from serious ailments but can’t afford to get quality treatment due to its high cost. He said that people just gave up because they have to either sell their land or house to get treatment for the diseases. Bhagwant Singh Mann bemoaned that this is because of the lackluster performance of the previous regimes that had never bothered to pay heed towards this issue.
The Chief Minister said that now with the launch of this policy all the residents of the state will be entitled for cashless treatment worth Rs 10 lakh. He said that the treatment will be free in all the empanelled hospitals of the state government thereby giving a huge succour to the common man. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that now no residents in the state will have to shelve even a single penny from his pocket for getting treated for serious ailments.
The Chief Minister said that Arvind Kejriwal is credited for bringing sectors like health, education, power, water and infrastructure at the centre stage of national politics. He said that these sectors are the top five priorities of his government and no stone is being left unturned for it. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that while the other political parties have always pursued the agenda of hatred and divisiveness, AAP under Kejriwal had given new direction to politics by according top priority to these sectors.
The Chief Minister said that the card will be issued free of cost without formalities to the people and will pave the way for providing quality treatment to them. He said that this is contrary to what the other governments are doing across the country adding that the PM is now even seeking proof of birth for the people who have been voting since ages. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that Punjab had suffered the brunt of the partition when millions of people were killed and others were displaced.
The Chief Minister said that Punjabis have been unnecessarily made targets by the self proclaimed nationalists who are envious of Punjab and Punjabis. Citing the case of the movie of Actor Diljit Dosanjh, he said that the movie of this actor which was made much before the Pahalgam attack has been unnecessarily banned in the country. Bhagwant Singh Mann said Punjabis had always played a key role in making the country self-reliant in food production and safeguarding the borders of the nation.
The Chief Minister said that in the recent war like situation with Pakistan it was Punjab who suffered adversely but the country witnessed political drama on the name of operation Sindoor too. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that it is ironic that the BJP and Union government sent Sindoor in every household without any rationale and made mockery of the emotions of the people. He said that these were mere theatrics of those at power in the centre and the wise people of the state and country never fell prey to it.
The Chief Minister said that a learned person like Arvind Kejriwal is the panacea of all the ills of the country. He said that when a person like Kejriwal will lead the country only then it will lead the world and all the social maladies will be removed. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that it is a writing on the wall that this day is not far away as people are eagerly waiting to show the door to the one who is sitting on the chair of the PM.
The Chief Minister said that this pious land has produced saints, seers, martyrs, legendary players and generals. However, he said that unfortunately under the patronization of the earlier governments the smugglers, gangsters and other criminals have made this state their abode. But, Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the state government has now started a crusade to weed out these anti-national elements adding that this blot will be soon washed away.
The Chief Minister reiterated that the ‘Jarnails’ responsible for pyres of youth will be held accountable and they will have to pay for their sins. He said that these haughty politicians who were fond of posing for pictures by swirling their moustaches are now behind the bars. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that these leaders, who had ruined generations of state, will have to pay the price of their sins and the state government will ensure that they get exemplary punishment for their misdeeds.
Earlier, Health Minister Dr Balbir Singh welcomed all the dignitaries and informed about the path breaking initiatives taken by state government in the health sector.
