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The Delhi Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is protesting the alleged closure of approximately 200 Mohalla Clinics in Delhi, claiming it has resulted in the loss of around 800 livelihoods. The BJP government is rebranding the clinics as Urban-Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (U-AAMs), but the AAP alleges that the number of Mohalla Clinics being converted is unclear, and that new staff are being hired at the established U-AAMs. The AAP further claims that closure notices were issued to clinics recently, affecting the income of doctors, pharmacists, nurses, and multi-task workers. The BJP government defends the U-AAMs as a more advanced alternative with in-house testing and prenatal check-ups. Staff are protesting for job security and demanding to be absorbed into the U-AAMs.
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Delhi AAP Alleges Clinic Closures Impacting Hundreds Amid Rebranding Effort
New Delhi, November 3, 2025 – The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Delhi is raising concerns over the alleged closure of around 200 Mohalla Clinics, claiming it has led to the loss of approximately 800 jobs. AAP Delhi President Saurabh Bharadwaj stated on Sunday that these closures are linked to the BJP government’s rebranding of the clinics as Urban-Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (U-AAMs).
The AAP alleges a lack of transparency regarding the conversion of Mohalla Clinics into U-AAMs. While the government plans to establish 1,139 U-AAMs over the next year, the exact number of existing Mohalla Clinics that will be converted remains unclear. Furthermore, the Mohalla Clinic Staff Association reports that new staff are being appointed to the already established 60+ U-AAMs.
According to Mr. Bharadwaj, closure notices were issued to 31 clinics on September 1, with over 170 more reportedly receiving notices just recently. The AAP leader emphasized that each clinic employs four staff members whose “modest income supports their families.” These include a doctor, pharmacist, nurse, and multi-task worker, each earning on a per-patient or per-sample basis.
The BJP government has previously defended the U-AAMs, highlighting their enhanced features like in-house testing and prenatal check-ups. They maintain that while some Mohalla Clinics have been rebranded, the government is actively seeking new locations for the remaining ones, citing issues with existing rented properties or insufficient spaces.
Amid the ongoing changes, clinic staff have been protesting and meeting with government officials, demanding job security and absorption into the U-AAMs. The Delhi government has yet to respond to the AAP’s allegations.
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