Knee-surgery beneficiaries dance at Punjab I-Day function sparks political slugfest
A video showcasing elderly men dancing at Punjab's Independence Day celebrations has sparked a heated political discussion. Opposition leaders claim these men were actually employees from the health department rather than beneficiaries of social schemes. In contrast, the Aam Aadmi Party defends the dance as a positive expression.
A video depicting three elderly men dancing at a Punjab Independence Day function in Ferozepur has sparked a political controversy. The opposition alleges that the men were portrayed as beneficiaries of the state government's knee-replacement scheme, even though they are actually employees of the health department. The AAP party defended the performance, stating it was an expression of happiness among the beneficiaries.
The incident occurred during a tableau showcasing the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, a scheme that provides up to Rs 10 lakh for medical treatment. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was present during the performance.
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