{"id":62780,"date":"2026-03-29T20:09:18","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T14:39:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/punjabenews.com\/English\/?p=62780"},"modified":"2026-03-29T20:40:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T15:10:42","slug":"opposition-spreading-misinformation-on-%e2%82%b910-lakh-health-scheme-to-mislead-people-of-punjab-dr-balbir-singh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/punjabenews.com\/English\/punjab\/opposition-spreading-misinformation-on-%e2%82%b910-lakh-health-scheme-to-mislead-people-of-punjab-dr-balbir-singh\/","title":{"rendered":"Opposition spreading misinformation on \u20b910 lakh health scheme to mislead people of Punjab: Dr. Balbir Singh"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Non-empanelled hospital cases being falsely projected as scheme failures, claims are misleading: Dr. Balbir Singh<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Punjab E News (29 March 2026):<\/span> The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab on Sunday said the Opposition is running a deliberate campaign to mislead people on the \u20b910 lakh health insurance scheme, using isolated incidents from non-empanelled hospitals to falsely project failure while ignoring the scheme\u2019s proven impact. Citing that over 1.72 lakh patients have already received treatment worth \u20b9292 crore, the party asserted that the attempt to distort facts reflects either a lack of basic understanding of how such schemes function or a calculated effort to create confusion among beneficiaries and weaken a major public welfare initiative.<\/p>\n<p>Punjab Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh addressed the issue directly, responding to claims made by Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa, who had shared a video of a patient from Amritsar. \u201cThe hospital shown in the video, Shoor Hospital, is not empanelled under the Chief Minister\u2019s health scheme. More than 600 private hospitals are empanelled under the scheme, and treatment benefits are available only in these registered institutions. It is highly irresponsible for a Leader of the Opposition to share such content without verifying facts. This not only misleads the public but also creates unnecessary panic among beneficiaries,\u201d Dr. Balbir Singh stated.<\/p>\n<p>He further clarified the framework of such schemes, noting that empanelment remains voluntary. \u201cHospital empanelment under schemes like Ayushman Bharat Yojana is voluntary, and no hospital can be forced to join. Therefore, presenting isolated incidents from non-empanelled hospitals as failures of the scheme is factually incorrect and misleading,\u201d Dr. Balbir Singh added.<\/p>\n<p>Highlighting the scale and impact of the initiative, the Health Minister underlined the tangible benefits already delivered to the people of Punjab. \u201cOver 1.72 lakh patients have already received treatment worth \u20b9292 crore, including critical procedures such as heart surgeries, brain operations, joint replacements, and emergency accident care. These figures clearly show the effectiveness and reach of the scheme. Attempts to malign it are condemnable,\u201d Dr. Balbir Singh said.<\/p>\n<p>Calling out what he described as a deliberate attempt to spread confusion, the Health Minister demanded accountability. \u201cPartap Singh Bajwa must issue a public apology to the people of Punjab for spreading misinformation and attempting to create confusion around a pro-people initiative,\u201d Dr. Balbir Singh asserted.<\/p>\n<p>AAP Punjab Chief Spokesperson and MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal also responded, questioning opposition leaders\u2019 understanding of governance, including Sukhbir Singh Badal, Harsimrat Kaur Badal, and Raja Warring. \u201cLeaders like Bajwa and Badal, despite holding high positions for years, have failed to understand even the basic functioning of government schemes. It is shocking that those who have been Deputy Chief Minister, Union Minister, MPs, and senior leaders still do not know that only empanelled hospitals provide treatment under such schemes. Their statements expose either their ignorance or their intent to mislead,\u201d Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal stated.<\/p>\n<p>He emphasised that only approved hospitals are authorised under the scheme and warned against the spread of misinformation. \u201cPunjab has thousands of hospitals, but only those included in the government\u2019s approved panel are authorized under the scheme. Instead of guiding people correctly, these leaders are confusing them and spreading false narratives. This is not just irresponsible but an attempt to undermine a scheme that is benefiting lakhs of poor families,\u201d Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal added.<\/p>\n<p>Questioning the intent behind such remarks, the AAP Punjab Chief Spokesperson said opposition leaders were prioritising political relevance over public interest. \u201cOpposition leaders are making baseless statements merely to please their political bosses and remain relevant. Before commenting, they should at least check official government websites or verify facts. Their reckless statements have become a source of embarrassment,\u201d Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal remarked.<\/p>\n<p>He also appealed to citizens to rely only on verified information. \u201cPeople of Punjab should not be misled by such propaganda and must rely only on verified information. The \u20b910 lakh health insurance scheme is functioning effectively and continues to provide major relief to the common people,\u201d Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal reiterated.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Non-empanelled hospital cases being falsely projected as scheme failures, claims are misleading: Dr. Balbir Singh Punjab E News (29 March 2026): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab on Sunday said the Opposition is running a deliberate campaign to mislead people on the \u20b910 lakh health insurance scheme, using isolated incidents from non-empanelled hospitals to falsely [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":62781,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[19,21,20],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-62780","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-latest","category-political-news","category-punjab"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.2 - 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