YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and his sister YS Sharmila may currently be at odds over political and financial matters, with Sharmila emerging as one of her brother’s fiercest critics. Yet, a recent statement by her has indirectly supported Jagan’s stance on a key public health issue.
The Aarogyasri scheme, now operating as the NTR Vaidya Seva Network, has hit a crisis in Andhra Pradesh after private hospitals went on strike. The hospitals claim the government owes them ₹2,700 crore in arrears for treatments provided under the scheme.
Sharmila highlighted that outpatient services have been completely halted for over a month and expressed regret that the government has not taken meaningful steps to resolve the situation. She criticized the TDP government for involving private insurance companies to extend healthcare services, calling it an attempt to dismantle the Aarogyasri scheme.
Interestingly, her stance aligns closely with Jagan’s position. The former Chief Minister has been vocal against the privatization of medical colleges in Andhra Pradesh, announcing state-wide protests and a one crore signature campaign to pressure the government to reverse the move. He accused Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu of transferring these institutions to private players, thereby restricting access to essential healthcare for the poor.
Jagan described hospitals as “modern temples,” warning that privatization would allow private entities to exploit vulnerable populations and jeopardize public health. His argument is difficult to dismiss: private hospitals, as profit-driven business entities, may not prioritize affordable healthcare. The more medical institutions remain under government control, the better the chances of ensuring accessible treatment for the poor.
Sharmila’s remarks, whether intentional or not, have amplified the very concerns Jagan has been raising about public healthcare in Andhra Pradesh.
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