New Delhi: AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday announced a major initiative for Delhi’s senior citizen. He announced that citizens above the age of 60 will be provided free treatment at hospitals in Delhi. The scheme will have no upper financial limit and will be applicable in both government and private hospitals. All the expenses will be borne by the Delhi government.
The former chief minister added that the scheme will be implemented after AAP would be reelected for a third time in the upcoming elections. Delhi is scheduled to go to polls in February 2025. Kejriwal emphasised that the new healthcare initiative will act as a ‘Sanjeevani Booti’ for the elderly.
Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojana
He further highlighted the success of his govt’s ‘Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojana’. According to him over one lakh senior citizens have been sent on government-funded pilgrimages across the country.
He added that aging often brings numerous health challenges and financial burdens, and this scheme will alleviate those worries, particularly for those neglected by their families.
The party has already announced candidates for the ensuing polls. Chief minister Atishi will fight from her Kalkaji seat, while Kejriwal has been repeated from the New Delhi seat. Another senior leader, Manish Sisodiya, who has been fighting from Patparganj will fight from Jangpura.
