Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav had a casual meeting with BJD chief Naveen Patnaik in Bhubaneswar. This meeting has led to speculation about a potential joint strategy against the BJP through democratic means. Akhilesh praised Naveen Patnaik as a respected leader dedicated to helping the underprivileged.
The two former chief ministers discussed political issues and expressed a shared goal of challenging the BJP. Akhilesh emphasized the importance of universal healthcare as a national mission, criticizing the limitations of the Ayushman Bharat scheme. He advocated for free treatment of serious illnesses in government hospitals without financial constraints.
Akhilesh highlighted the socialist party’s stance on healthcare accessibility, calling for the elimination of treatment restrictions. He proposed the use of artificial intelligence and telemedicine to enhance medical services in rural areas. Additionally, Akhilesh accused the central government of misusing investigative agencies for political purposes.
