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Summary:

Y.S. Sharmila, president of the Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC), has strongly criticized the state government, led by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, for an alleged crisis in the Aarogyasri health scheme. She claims the government owes hospitals ₹2,700 crore, leading to service suspensions and hardship for patients. She accuses the government of indifference, conspiracy to weaken the scheme, and demands immediate release of funds to restore services.

News Article:

Andhra Pradesh: Congress Leader Slams Govt Over Aarogyasri Health Scheme Crisis

VIJAYAWADA, Andhra Pradesh – October 23, 2025 – The Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) President, Y.S. Sharmila, has launched a scathing attack on the state government, alleging a severe crisis within the Aarogyasri health scheme. Sharmila claims the government’s failure to clear outstanding dues of ₹2,700 crore to hospitals has brought the scheme to its knees.

“This is a dark chapter in the 19-year history of Aarogyasri,” Sharmila stated in a post on X. “Hospital managements have been forced to protest in the streets, demanding payment for treatments already provided.”

The Congress leader accused Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu of neglecting the plight of patients suffering due to the disruption of services. According to Sharmila, hospitals have suspended services for the past 15 days, impacting an estimated 1 lakh patients and leading to postponed surgeries. “The government has shown no concern or compassion for the poor who rely on Aarogyasri,” she asserted.

Sharmila further alleged a conspiracy to deliberately weaken the Aarogyasri scheme, ultimately depriving vulnerable citizens of free healthcare. She criticized what she described as the government’s “bargaining” over pending bills and demanded the immediate release of the full amount owed to hospitals to restore the scheme’s functionality.

The Aarogyasri scheme, a vital healthcare initiative in Andhra Pradesh, provides free medical treatment to the poor. The current situation raises serious concerns about the future of the scheme and its ability to serve the needs of the state’s most vulnerable populations.

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