Live: Col. Rohit Chaudhary Demands ECHS Funds Instead of Adani-Ambani Loan Waivers

Описание: In a sharp and emotionally charged press briefing from the AICC Headquarters, Col. Rohit Chaudhary (Retd.), Chairman of the AICC Ex-Servicemen Department, launches a direct attack on the Modi government, accusing it of severely neglecting the nation's veterans while prioritizing industrialist friends.

The briefing focuses on the crisis gripping the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS), which was designed to be a "cashless and capless" scheme.


Key Accusations & Demands:

Fund Allocation Crisis: Col. Chaudhary reveals that the ECHS scheme faces a massive funding shortfall, with an urgent demand for ₹14,000 Crore to keep the scheme operational.


Neglect vs. Cronyism: He draws a stark contrast, asking how the government can waive loans worth lakhs of crores for its "industrialist friends" (referencing Adani and Ambani) while refusing to allocate a necessary ₹14,000 Crore to clear the medical bills of those who served the nation.

Pending Bills & Broken Promise: The Congress leader highlighted that over 20 lakh Ex-Servicemen have pending medical bills, with outstanding dues exceeding ₹9,000 Crore, forcing empanelled hospitals to deny treatment.


'Save ECHS' Ultimatum: Col. Chaudhary announced a nationwide "Save ECHS" campaign to gather data on unpaid bills and issued an ultimatum: the government must release the ₹14,000 Crore by January 30th, or veterans will stage a massive protest in Delhi.

The Congress party demands: Immediate clearance of all pending bills, restoration of ECHS administrative powers, and bringing the scheme under the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS).