Akhilesh: BJP Destroyed UP Healthcare, Public Loses Trust
Yadav claimed that despite the government’s repeated assertions of a surplus budget, it has neglected regular recruitment and failed to provide adequate facilities, leaving public services under strain and citizens frustrated.
Akhilesh Yadav Accuses BJP of Ruining Healthcare in Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh, alleging that the state’s healthcare system is in a dire state and patients at even the major government hospitals are struggling to access basic facilities.
In an official statement, the former chief minister highlighted the challenges faced by patients across the state. “People are losing faith in government hospitals,” Yadav said, pointing out that institutions like the Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI), King George’s Medical University (KGMU), and the Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences in Lucknow are grappling with shortages of ventilators, beds, and other essential equipment.
Yadav emphasized that the issue is not limited to major hospitals in Lucknow. “Most district hospitals and medical colleges across the state lack permanent specialist doctors, women doctors, nurses, and other essential staff,” he claimed. The SP chief noted that while buildings for medical colleges exist in many districts, these facilities are often ill-equipped to handle serious patients, making them more symbolic than functional.
He cited the Cancer Institute in Lucknow as a clear example, alleging that it continues to struggle due to a lack of budgetary support.
Highlighting the disconnect between the government’s claims and ground realities, Yadav said, “Despite repeated assertions of having a surplus budget, the government has failed to make regular recruitment or provide adequate facilities for patients.” He pointed out that while the number of patients in hospitals is increasing daily, the government continues to rely on contractual and outsourced employees rather than hiring permanent staff.
The SP chief did not mince words in accusing the BJP of deliberately weakening the public healthcare system. According to Yadav, the government’s neglect is pushing people toward private hospitals, which are often expensive and inaccessible to the majority of citizens.
Yadav stressed that systemic improvements are only possible when the government prioritizes healthcare as a fundamental public service rather than a political tool. “The system will improve only when the BJP is voted out of power,” he asserted, underscoring the need for political accountability alongside administrative reforms.
He also expressed concern over the human cost of the deteriorating system. Patients and their families, he said, often face immense hardship while seeking treatment. “Families struggle to find even basic medicines or a functioning ventilator. The burden falls heavily on the common people, who rely on government hospitals for essential care,” Yadav added.
The SP leader’s critique comes amid growing public discontent over healthcare services in the state. Citizens have increasingly reported difficulties accessing timely treatment, shortages of medicines, and insufficient hospital infrastructure, particularly in rural districts.
By pointing to both quantitative and qualitative shortcomings—such as lack of permanent staff, inadequate medical supplies, and insufficient financial support—Yadav aimed to paint a comprehensive picture of what he called “a crumbling healthcare system” in Uttar Pradesh.
He concluded by urging the government to take immediate corrective action. The state cannot ignore it while touting surplus budgets and development claims. Real change requires commitment, resources, and accountability,” he said.
The Samajwadi Party chief’s remarks are likely to spark renewed debate over the condition of public healthcare in Uttar Pradesh, particularly as citizens continue to struggle with access, quality, and affordability in the state’s hospitals.