Atchannaidu calls YSRCP’s one-crore signature drive a political gimmick
K. Atchannaidu, the Agriculture Minister of Andhra Pradesh, criticized a signature drive by the YSRCP party against medical college privatization as a "political gimmick." He argued that the initiative lacks substance and won't bring real change, while emphasizing the benefits of the government's Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model for improving medical education. The PPP model aims to increase medical seats, provide world-class infrastructure, and expand healthcare access through free and efficient services under the Universal Health Policy.
24 DEC 2025
— The Hindu
Andhra Pradesh's Chief Minister directed officials to utilize the PPP model for constructing new medical colleges, including those in Adoni, Madanapalle, Pulivendula, and Markapuram.
27 DEC 2025
— The Hindu
Prakash Raj led a public campaign against the proposed privatization of healthcare and public sector establishments, urging mass protests and condemning government harassment.
28 DEC 2025
— The Hindu
The CPI national secretary demanded the immediate withdrawal of the PPP medical college policy, citing concerns about its impact on patients and students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.
To respect publishing rights, SatyaDheesh does not host full copyrighted news copy. You can read the complete article on the publisher's platform: