Fri Jan 17 07:28:23 UTC 2025: ## Rahul Gandhi Condemns “Insensitivity” of Central and Delhi Governments After AIIMS Visit

**New Delhi, January 17 (IANS)** – Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited AIIMS Delhi on Thursday night, where he interacted with patients and their families facing long wait times and inadequate facilities. Gandhi sharply criticized both the central government and the AAP-led Delhi government for their alleged indifference to the plight of these individuals, many of whom are forced to sleep on footpaths and in subways due to the lack of adequate accommodation.

The Congress party shared videos and statements on social media documenting the visit. Gandhi is seen speaking with patients, listening to their concerns, and collecting written accounts of their difficulties. One patient, whose 13-year-old daughter is undergoing cancer treatment, reported that Gandhi offered his assistance. Another patient, Govind Lal, described Gandhi’s inquiries about their living conditions and treatment progress.

The Congress statement highlighted the hardships faced by patients and their families, who have travelled from distant locations, only to endure freezing temperatures and a lack of proper facilities while awaiting treatment. The party accused the government of neglecting its responsibilities and leaving these vulnerable individuals to fend for themselves.

Gandhi himself posted on Instagram, emphasizing the “burden of disease, biting cold, and government insensitivity,” and reiterating the unacceptable conditions faced by those seeking medical care at AIIMS. He pledged to help those he encountered during his visit.

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