Sacked AAP minister Kapil Mishra alleges scam over shortage of medicines in govt hospitals
Levelling A Fresh Set Of Charges, Sacked AAP Minister Kapil Mishra On Saturday Alleged A “scam' Over The Shortage Of Medicines In Government Hospitals.
Levelling a fresh set of charges, sacked AAP minister Kapil Mishra on Saturday alleged a “scam” over the shortage of medicines in government hospitals.
Mishra claimed the powers of Delhi government-run hospitals to buy medicines were put to an end by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal at the behest of Health Minister Satyendar Jain.
“A Central Procurement Agency (CPA) was formed and an order was passed saying all medicines should be procured through this agency,” Mishra said.
The suspended AAP leader’s allegations come two days after Kejriwal made a surprise visit to a government-run hospital and found there was a shortage of medicines.
After his visit, Kejriwal had said he would ensure free medicines and treatment to all those who visited hospitals run by the Delhi government.
“Satyendar Jain has himself admitted that Rs 300 crore have been allocated to procure medicines. The Delhi government boasts of having the highest budget earmarked for the health sector. In such a scenario how come there is a shortage of medicines, This is a scam,” Mishra said.
He, however, could not produce any evidence to back his claim. The party refused to comment on the allegations.
In response to Mishra’s claims, Delhi BJP president Manoj Tiwari has written a letter to Lt Governor Anil Baijal demanding an enquiry, saying the files of purchases in which alleged irregularities existed need to be sealed.
“In last few days allegations of irregularities against health minister Satyendar Jain were being heard. There are allegations of widespread irregularities in purchases of medicines, ambulances and equipment necessitating investigation into these cases,” Tiwari said.
For all the Latest India News, Download News Nation Android and iOS Mobile Apps.
More from India
Do You Know....Ambedkar as a Social Scientist?
10th anniversary of Crimea: A Photo Exhibition was organized at the Russian House in New Delhi
GATORADE USES DATA TO UNLOCK URBAN PLAYGROUNDS, WITH THEIR INITIATIVE 'TURF FINDER'
News Nation Network Receives Prestigious Amity Corporate Excellence Award at INBUSH ERA Global Summit
Foreign Ministers of Finland and India Unveil a Logo Marking 75 Years of Diplomatic Ties