The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has intensified its critique of Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his recent statement that Delhi and West Bengal have not implemented the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme for “political interests.” AAP leader and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, in response, accused the Prime Minister of politicising public health issues, particularly in the national capital.

Addressing the media on Wednesday, AAP spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar characterised the Ayushman Bharat scheme as a “scam” and urged PM Modi to consider the health model in Delhi as a superior alternative. She highlighted that the Delhi model has received international praise, even earning commendation from former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan. Kakkar stated that the scheme’s alleged shortcomings were of concern and emphasised the importance of transparency, adding, "The CAG should look into this supposed fraud."