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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi flags issues in ex-servicemen healthcare scheme, demands better system
Updated On: 02 April, 2026 01:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Rahul Gandhi highlighted shortcomings in the ECHS, citing delays, lack of medicines and funding gaps affecting ex-servicemen. The government acknowledged payment delays but said efforts are ongoing to improve services and maintain healthcare support
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Rahul Gandhi flags gaps in ex-servicemen healthcare scheme. File Pic
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday highlighted concerns with the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS), stressing the need for better support for armed forces personnel, reported the PTI.
He said that during a recent interaction with injured veterans at a ‘Jansansad’, several issues related to healthcare access were brought to his attention.
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