Fri Jan 17 07:03:22 UTC 2025: ## Rahul Gandhi Criticizes Government’s Handling of AIIMS Patient Overflow
**New Delhi, January 17, 2025** – Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited AIIMS in New Delhi on Thursday, where he interacted with patients and their families forced to wait for treatment in the streets. He sharply criticized both the central and Delhi governments for their alleged insensitivity to the plight of these individuals, many of whom have traveled long distances for medical care.
Mr. Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, spent time speaking with patients and their families who were sleeping on roads, footpaths, and subways surrounding the hospital. He highlighted the harsh conditions they faced, including the biting cold, hunger, and lack of basic amenities. In a social media post, he described the situation as a failure of both the central and Delhi governments to fulfill their responsibilities to the public.
The BJP has responded to Mr. Gandhi’s criticism, condemning his remarks as “irresponsible and immature.” The controversy follows reports of overcrowding and long wait times at AIIMS, raising concerns about access to healthcare in the capital.
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