UP CM Yogi Hails 'Operation Sindoor' As Symbol Of National Pride, Skirts Healthcare Issues At Hospital Event

At the 25th foundation day event of Dr. KNS Memorial Hospital, CM Yogi Adityanath lauded Operation Sindoor, portraying it as a symbol of national pride and future security. Calling it a tribute to India’s cultural essence and military strength, he credited India’s armed forces for “neutralising” Pakistan under the leadership of PM Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

However, the speech, heavy on rhetoric and nationalism, barely addressed current public health challenges. The Chief Minister, instead, leaned into metaphors about Pakistan’s "decay" and India’s moral superiority. He referred to India as a guiding light for humanity while branding Pakistan’s destiny as "rotting and dying."

Interestingly, while the hospital celebrates its growth—from a unit established in 2000 by then-CM Rajnath Singh to now housing a medical college in Barabanki—there was little mention of actual state healthcare reforms. CM Yogi stressed prioritising service in a competitive medical environment but avoided discussion on key issues like affordability, accessibility, or public health infrastructure.

In a state where healthcare access still lags in rural belts, such symbolic overstatements risk diverting attention from real policy needs—a trend seen often in the CM’s public engagements.