New Delhi: Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Friday lashed out at the Rajasthan government, saying it gave politics precedence over people's health by failing to implement the Centre sponsored 'Ayushman Bharat' schemes in the state properly.
He alleged that the state government gave 'priority to politics over people's health' due to which the condition worsened in the state, especially Jodhpur.
Shekhawat also accused Gehlot of not taking 'serious steps' to contain coronavirus cases, saying the chief minister was indulging in 'politics of appeasement.'
Referring to chief minister Ashok Gehlot's claim that the Centre did not release funds for the state, Shekhawat said the adequate budget has been released but the Rajasthan government has not utilized it properly.
At this time of crisis, as the income of the states has decreased, the Center has also suffered. Despite this, the Center has given full help to states. Rs 2500 crores declared in the budget has been given to Rajasthan but the state government did not utilize them properly," added Shekhawat.
Shekhawat further said that the government has taken care of every section of people and also assisted the governments of all states including Rajasthan. The economic package announced by the Prime Minister will prove to be a win-win for people from all walks of life.
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