Chandigarh, July 8-
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 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 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 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.