The BJP has accused the AAP government of Punjab of deceiving the public with false promises regarding a health insurance scheme. The BJP alleges that the government’s claim of providing a Rs 10 lakh health insurance cover to 65 lakh families is misleading, as they are actually paying only Rs 1 lakh as the insurance premium to the company. BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia questioned the feasibility of the insurance cover, given the low premium amount paid by the government.
The government stated that it would pay a premium of Rs 1 lakh to United India Insurance Company to cover 65 lakh families, with the remaining financial burden falling on the state health agency. Kalia raised concerns about the state’s financial capability to bear such expenses, especially considering its existing financial constraints. He highlighted the state’s significant debt and declining GST share as additional challenges.
Kalia further pointed out the financial strain on Punjab, citing the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited’s outstanding dues of over Rs 10,500 crore. He criticized the health insurance scheme as a collection of empty promises and false assertions by the AAP government. Kalia warned that the people of Punjab have seen through these deceptions and demanded accountability from the government.
