AAP Calls for Delhi CM, Health Minister's Resignation Over Medical Scam

New Delhi: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday alleged irregularities in the Delhi government's health department and claimed that a purported Rs 650-crore scam was linked to decisions taken by the BJP government, as it demanded accountability from Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Health Minister Pankaj Singh.

Delhi AAP chief Saurabh Bharadwaj alleged that former director general of health services (DGHS) Dr Vandana Bagga had flagged irregularities in an outsourced laboratory testing tender in 2025 and was later suspended after refusing to approve it.

He further claimed that Dr Rati Makkar, who succeeded Bagga as DGHS, also declined to clear certain tenders and opted for voluntary retirement.

Bharadwaj alleged that after Dr Vatsala Aggarwal took charge as DGHS, the alleged Rs 650-crore health scam came to light.

In a separate post on X, Bharadwaj also alleged that the Delhi government had filed a false affidavit before the court regarding the functioning of the Next-Gen Hospital ICU App and claimed that emergency numbers promoted by the government were found to be non-functional during court proceedings.

At a press conference, Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh questioned the BJP government's handling of the alleged scam and sought the resignation of the chief minister and the health minister.

Singh alleged irregularities in the procurement of bedsheets, portable X-ray machines, ORS packets and medicines, claiming these resulted in losses worth around Rs 650 crore.

He also questioned the absence of action by central investigative agencies in the matter.

The BJP government has not responded to the allegations made by the AAP.