AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj attacked the BJP government, alleging that while liquor can be booked easily, government hospital beds remain unavailable.
New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led governments, alleging a complete collapse of public healthcare while accusing authorities of prioritising liquor sales over basic medical facilities.
In a strongly worded post on social media, Bharadwaj wrote, “The true ethos of the Sanatan government!! Forget about booking a bed in a government hospital, you won’t even get a bed. But you can book alcohol at a liquor shop.” The remark was aimed at highlighting what he described as misplaced governance priorities.
सनातन सरकार के असली संस्कार !!
सरकारी अस्पताल में बेड की बुकिंग तो दूर , बेड ही नहीं मिलेगा
मगर शराब की दुकान में आप शराब बुक कर सकते हैं pic.twitter.com/AVK8UWha2T
— Saurabh Bharadwaj (@Saurabh_MLAgk) December 18, 2025
Allegations of Failing Public Healthcare
Bharadwaj’s comments come amid recurring complaints from patients and attendants about the unavailability of beds in government hospitals, particularly during peak illness seasons. The AAP leader claimed that citizens are struggling to access even basic treatment in public healthcare institutions, while systems facilitating liquor purchases remain fully operational.
By contrasting hospital bed shortages with the ease of accessing alcohol, Bharadwaj accused the BJP of neglecting essential public services in favour of revenue-driven policies.
Political Messaging Ahead of Healthcare Debate
The tweet has triggered political reactions, with AAP leaders amplifying the issue of healthcare accessibility and accusing the Centre and BJP-ruled states of failing to strengthen government hospitals. Bharadwaj’s reference to a “Sanatan government” was seen as a pointed political jab, adding an ideological layer to the criticism.
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While the BJP has repeatedly maintained that healthcare infrastructure has been expanded in recent years, opposition leaders argue that ground realities tell a different story, especially for economically weaker sections who depend heavily on government hospitals.
No Immediate Official Response
As of the time of filing this report, there was no immediate response from BJP leaders or health department officials to Bharadwaj’s allegations. However, the issue of hospital bed availability continues to remain a sensitive public concern, frequently surfacing during health emergencies.
The debate once again underlines the growing political battle over governance priorities, public welfare, and accountability in the healthcare sector.