June 5th 2024.
The BJP President of Odisha, Manmohan Samal, addressed the ongoing rumors surrounding the BSKY health card on Wednesday. He expressed disappointment towards private hospitals in the state for refusing to admit patients, citing the withdrawal of the BSKY health card as the reason.
Samal received several complaints from various places after the election results were announced on Tuesday. Patients were being turned away by private hospitals who claimed that the BSKY card was no longer valid. This was a cause for concern for Samal, who stressed that diseases and patients should not be discriminated based on caste, religion, or political affiliation. He firmly believes that it is the government's responsibility to provide healthcare facilities to all citizens.
In light of these false rumors, the BJP President urged private hospital authorities to refrain from such actions and instead, prioritize providing quality healthcare to the people. He also called upon the administration to monitor the situation closely and put a stop to these misleading claims.
It is worth mentioning that the Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana, introduced by the previous Naveen Patnaik government, provides a health insurance card that covers up to Rs 5 lakh for male family members and Rs 10 lakh for female family members annually.
Samal took this opportunity to acknowledge the faith that the people of Odisha have placed in Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP-led NDA government, resulting in a change of government in the state. He mentioned that the BSKY health cards introduced by the previous government will be discontinued in the future due to their limited scope. Instead, the Ayushman Bharat scheme will be implemented in the state, allowing Odia people living outside the state to benefit from it.
The BJP had accused the Naveen Patnaik government of not implementing the Ayushman Bharat scheme in the state, fearing that it would give credit to Prime Minister Modi and the BJP-led NDA government. However, with the formation of a new BJP government in Odisha, the party plans to implement the Ayushman Bharat scheme for the people of the state. This will provide them with better access to healthcare facilities and bridge the gap between urban and rural areas.
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