"Dying Can Wait": Opposition Slams Delhi-AIIMS Half-Day For Ayodhya Event

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in the national capital have officially declared a half-day closure of their offices and institutions on Monday.

The closure of prominent hospitals in Delhi for the Ram Temple inauguration on Monday has invited criticism from opposition leaders in the INDIA bloc.  Hello humansPlease don't go into a medical emergency on 22nd , and if you do schedule it for post 2pm since AIIMS Delhi is taking time off to welcome Maryada Purushottam RamPS: However, wonder if Lord Ram would agree that health services are disrupted to welcome him.Hey… pic.twitter.com/efNjX9B0VO India's largest Govt Hospital AIIMS Delhi will remain closed till 2:30pm on Monday.There's literally people sleeping outside in the cold at AIIMS gates waiting for an appointment.The poor & dying can wait because priority is given to Modi's desperation for cameras & PR. pic.twitter.com/D8yUjGtHzL India's largest Govt Hospital #AIIMS Delhi has been made to shut down till 2:30pm on Monday.It is beyond belief that the lives of patients are being put in danger, just because @narendramodi wants uninterrupted coverage of his political event.Does this man's megalomania have…

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in the national capital have officially declared a half-day closure of their offices and institutions on Monday, aligning with the nationwide celebration of the grand event in Ayodhya.

While the official announcement assured the public that critical clinical services would remain operational, the decision to pause routine medical activities has been met with strong opposition. The move has drawn sharp remarks from leaders across political spectrums, with concerns about potential consequences for patients.