Delhi Elections: Congress Unveils Rs 25 Lakh Health Insurance Through 'Jeevan Raksha Yojana'

New Delhi, Jan 8 (NationPress) In anticipation of the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections next month, the Congress party announced the 'Jeevan Raksha Yojana', a health insurance program that guarantees Rs 25 lakh coverage for every resident of the national capital.

The 'Jeevan Raksha Yojana' marks the Congress' second major election commitment, revealed during a press briefing at the party's headquarters by prominent leaders including Ashok Gehlot, Qazi Nizamuddin, and Delhi Congress chief Devender Yadav.

Former Chief Minister of Rajasthan Ashok Gehlot stated, "Rajasthan is the only state to successfully implement the Universal Bima Yojana, which delivers full health coverage to all societal segments, regardless of wealth. An estimated 80-90 percent of the population benefits from this initiative."

Gehlot explained that the 'Jeevan Raksha Yojana' is designed after Rajasthan's effective Chiranjeevi Yojana.

"I am pleased to inform that the Congress committee has resolved to integrate this into our manifesto for the Delhi Assembly elections," he added.

Gehlot emphasized the positive impact of the Chiranjeevi Yojana in Rajasthan, sharing examples of its transformative effects on individuals' lives.

Under this initiative, all healthcare facilities—both private and public—will be included. Medical services such as MRI, CT scans, dialysis, and organ transplants will also be covered, even if the costs surpass the promised Rs 25 lakh.

Delhi Congress chief Devender Yadav presented concerning statistics regarding health issues arising from pollution and contamination in the air, water, and food.

"The government has neglected these critical issues, prompting us to introduce this scheme," Yadav remarked.

On January 6, Congress also initiated the 'Pyari Didi Yojana', which pledges Rs 2,500 monthly for women in Delhi. The party assured voters that both initiatives would be implemented promptly should they come to power.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has scheduled February 5 as the voting date for Delhi's 70-member Legislative Assembly, with results to be announced on February 8. The nomination process kicks off on January 10, ending with the last date for filing on January 17. The current assembly's term concludes on February 23.

Delhi, with its 70 constituencies across 11 districts, has 1.55 crore voters, encompassing 83.49 lakh men, 71.74 lakh women, and 25.89 lakh young voters. The capital is equipped with 13,033 polling stations, including 70 managed by women and 70 designated for Persons with Disabilities (PwD).

The ECI recently published a revised voter list, indicating a rise in Delhi's electorate from 1.53 crore in October 2024 to 1.55 crore by December 2024, adding 1.67 lakh new voters. The Commission also warned against using fraudulent documents for voter registration.

With these schemes and promises, the Congress party aims to influence voters in their favor as the Delhi Assembly elections draw near.