The Rising People’s Party (RPP) has expressed deep concern over the “abysmal failure” of the ruling PDA Government in ensuring the effective operation of the Chief Minister’s Health Insurance Scheme (CMHIS) and associated programs, including AB-PMJAY. The party termed the persistent suspension of treatment services at major hospitals across Nagaland as a “damning reflection of systemic inefficiency, mismanagement, and utter negligence” by the government.
In a statement, the RPP highlighted that hospitals such as CIHSR (Chumoukedima), Eden Medical Centre, Faith Hospital (Dimapur), Lenjem Hospital (Mokokchung), and Panacea Nursing Home (Wokha) have suspended services under these schemes due to unpaid dues. “It is utterly shocking and unacceptable that despite the monthly deduction of ¹ 400 from the salaries of over 1.2 lakh government employees—excluding pensioners—the promised benefits of the Chief Minister’s Health Insurance Scheme (CMHIS) remain a distant dream,” the statement said.
The RPP accused the government of betraying public trust by failing to provide the cashless treatment promised under the schemes.
“The harsh reality is that these beneficiaries are now deprived of essential health services, while the government stands mute, indifferent to the crisis it has allowed to unfold,” it stated.
The party criticized the government’s handling of the situation, stating, “The ongoing blame game and constant deflection of responsibility by the ruling government is a direct insult to the people of Nagaland. It is the citizens, including the government employees, who are unfairly bearing the brunt of this monumental failure.”
The RPP called for immediate accountability from the Chief Minister and Chief Secretary, asking them to publicly explain the “glaring shortcomings and catastrophic lapses in the system.” It demanded answers to critical questions: “Why are hospitals being forced to suspend services under CMHIS and AB-PMJAY health insurance schemes? Where is the money, deducted from the salaries of hardworking employees every month, actually going? Why has the government failed to settle the mounting dues owed to hospitals, leaving beneficiaries stranded and vulnerable in their time of need?”
The RPP described the situation as a “grave betrayal” and urged the government to take concrete steps to address the crisis. “The people of Nagaland deserve nothing less than full transparency, and the government must be held accountable for its gross dereliction of duty,” the party stated.
Warning of further consequences, the RPP emphasized, “If the ruling PDA Government continues to shirk its responsibilities, it will only exacerbate the already dire healthcare crisis in the state. This is no longer a matter of political gamesmanship—it is a critical failure that demands urgent correction.”
The RPP reaffirmed its commitment to standing with the people of Nagaland, demanding justice, transparency, and immediate action to restore the state’s healthcare system.