Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday conducted a surprise inspection of Aruna Asaf Ali Hospital, interacting with patients and their families to assess healthcare arrangements and the availability of doctors.
During the visit, the Chief Minister also reviewed feedback from doctors, staff and hospital administrators, and issued directions to make healthcare services more modern, swift, compassionate and citizen-centric, officials said.
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To disrespect a senior doctor before his entire staff and juniors is the worst thing the Delhi Chief Minister can do to vitiate the work atmosphere in a govt hospital.
— Supriya Shrinate (@SupriyaShrinate) April 26, 2026
These doctors are qualified professionals, not semi literate motor mouths! pic.twitter.com/DCmqA8c818
However, a video from the inspection has gone viral on social media, drawing mixed reactions. In the video, Gupta is seen asking a junior doctor about issues faced at the hospital when a senior doctor reportedly intervened mid-conversation. The Chief Minister is heard objecting to the interruption, stating that the senior doctor should wait for their turn to speak.
Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde Conducts Surprise Inspection At Ghatkopar's Rajawadi Hospital Over Medicine Shortages And Patient ComplaintsReacting to the video, Supriya Shrinate criticised Gupta, alleging that reprimanding a senior doctor in front of colleagues could harm the work environment in government hospitals. In a social media post, she said doctors are qualified professionals and should be treated with respect.
Meanwhile, some social media users defended the Chief Minister, while others accused her of misusing authority to project a tough public image.