Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Monday, assured persons seeking financial aid for treatment of serious illnesses at Janata Darshan that the government would cover all their medical expenses, enabling them to receive care at top hospitals. The chief minister arrived in Gorakhpur on Sunday evening following his marathon campaign to support the Bharatiya Janata Party candidates in the assembly bypolls and stayed overnight at the Gorakhnath temple. On Monday morning, before departing for the Jharkhand assembly election campaign, the chief minister met with around 150 people at the Janata Darshan and listened to their concerns, assuring them of prompt and effective solutions. He instructed officials to expedite the process for those without Ayushman cards who require financial assistance, ensuring they receive timely support. Adequate funds will be provided from the Chief Ministers Discretionary Fund to assist every eligible individual, he said. Yogi emphasised that no one should feel anxious, as every problem would be resolved with utmost seriousness and sensitivity. He also instructed officials to take swift, quality action to ensure all grievances were resolved satisfactorily, warning against negligence on their part. The chief minister further directed officials to take strict legal action against any land encroachment or instances of bullying. For family disputes, he stressed the importance of dialogue and mediation between the parties involved in finding a peaceful resolution. During this session, a woman shared with the chief minister the financial difficulties she faced in securing treatment for a family member at Medanta Hospital. Chief Minister Yogi responded by advising her to obtain an estimate from the hospital after admission and assured her that the government would cover the treatment costs. He also enquired about the Ayushman cards and instructed officials to ensure that every eligible individual receives one. While staying at Gorakhnath Temple, Yogi followed his traditional routine. On Monday morning, after paying his respects to Guru Gorakhnath and visiting the Samadhi of Gurudev Brahmalin Mahant Avaidyanath, he toured the temple premises. He then spent some time at the temples cowshed, where he affectionately fed jaggery to the cows, while giving necessary instructions to the caretakers for their continued well-being.

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