Archive · 29 Jan 2026
BJP Criticizes Punjab's Rs 10 Lakh Healthcare Scheme
The AAP government in Punjab launched a healthcare scheme called 'Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna' that promises free cashless medical treatment up to Rs 10 lakh for every family in the state.
BJP leader Tarun Chugh criticized the scheme, calling it a 'blatant lie' and questioning how the state will fund it given its poor financial health and massive outstanding debt.
He claimed that the insurance company will only cover Rs 1 lakh per family, and the rest will be paid through state funds.
Chugh also pointed out that the state government has a budgetary provision of Rs 778 crore for the scheme, which he believes is insufficient.
He argued that if even 1% of the 65 lakh families were to avail the benefits, the state would need Rs 6,500 crore to fund them.
The BJP leader accused the AAP government of making false promises and failing to take steps towards a 'health revolution' as promised before coming to power.
The AAP government in Punjab launched the 'Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna' scheme offering Rs 10 lakh cashless medical treatment per family.
BJP leader Tarun Chugh criticized the scheme, calling it a 'blatant lie' and questioning its funding.
Chugh claimed the insurance company will only cover Rs 1 lakh per family, with the rest paid by the state.
He highlighted the state's poor financial health and massive outstanding debt of Rs 4.99 lakh crore.
Chugh argued that the budgetary provision of Rs 778 crore is insufficient to fund the scheme.
- Who
- BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh and the AAP government in Punjab
- What
- Criticism of the 'Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna' healthcare scheme
- When
- January 28, 2024
- Where
- Punjab, India
- Why
- Concerns over funding and implementation of the scheme
AAP Government
BJP
Scheme Implementation
AAP Government
The AAP government launched the 'Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna' to provide free cashless medical treatment up to Rs 10 lakh per family in Punjab.
BJP
BJP claims the scheme is a 'blatant lie' and questions its feasibility, stating it will take at least a year to implement.
Funding
AAP Government
The government has allocated Rs 778 crore for the scheme.
BJP
BJP argues that the budget is insufficient and that the state's financial health is poor, with a massive outstanding debt of Rs 4.99 lakh crore.
Insurance Coverage
AAP Government
The scheme promises Rs 10 lakh coverage per family.
BJP
BJP claims the insurance company will only cover Rs 1 lakh per family, with the remaining Rs 9 lakh to be paid by the state.
- Scheme Name
- Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna
- Coverage Amount
- Rs 10 lakh per family
- Target Families
- 65 lakh families in Punjab
- Budget Allocation
- Rs 778 crore
- Critic
- BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh
- State Debt
- Rs 4.99 lakh crore
- Insurance Coverage
- Rs 1 lakh per family by insurance company
