Daijiworld Media Network- New Delhi

New Delhi, Jan 17: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday visited patients and their families camping on roads, footpaths, and subways around the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). He accused the Centre and the Delhi government of displaying "insensitivity" towards their plight.

During his visit, Gandhi interacted with several patients and their families who had traveled from distant places seeking treatment at AIIMS. He inquired about their challenges and grievances.

In a post shared on Instagram in Hindi, Gandhi wrote, “Burden of disease, biting cold, and government insensitivity—today I met patients and their families outside AIIMS who have come from far and wide in search of treatment. On their path to get treatment, they are forced to sleep on roads, footpaths, and subways—just keeping a flame of hope burning amidst the cold ground, hunger, and inconveniences.”

He further stated, “Both the Central and Delhi governments have completely failed in fulfilling their responsibility towards the public.”

The Congress leader’s visit highlighted the ongoing struggles faced by patients and their families, many of whom endure harsh conditions while waiting for access to medical care.