Delhi Assembly Launches Annual Health Check-Up Drive for All MLAs, Campaign to Continue Until November 19

New Delhi: Prioritising the health of elected representatives, Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta has launched an annual health check-up initiative for all sitting MLAs. The campaign began on Thursday at Sant Parmanand Hospital in Kashmere Gate and will continue until November 19, 2026. The initiative aims to encourage preventive healthcare and ensure that public representatives remain physically fit to fulfil their responsibilities.

Vijender Gupta and Three MLAs Undergo Health Check-Ups on First Day

On the first day of the campaign, Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta underwent a medical examination along with MLAs Ajay Mahawar, Surya Prakash Khatri and Sanjeev Jha.

According to the scheduled programme, ten legislators will undergo medical examinations every day until the campaign concludes.

Speaking on the occasion, Vijender Gupta emphasised that preventive healthcare is essential for the effective functioning of public institutions. He said timely detection of diseases can help prevent serious health complications.

He also highlighted that elected representatives have continuous public responsibilities, making it important for them to maintain good health.

MLAs Below 40 Also Included in Annual Health Programme

One of the notable features of the initiative is that there is no age restriction for participation.

Even legislators below the age of 40 have been included in the annual health check-up programme. All sitting MLAs of the Delhi Legislative Assembly will be covered under this initiative.

No New Financial Benefits or Special Privileges Introduced

The Assembly Speaker clarified that the medical examinations are being conducted under the existing healthcare scheme of the Delhi Government and its prescribed rules.

He also made it clear that the initiative does not introduce any additional financial benefits or special privileges for legislators.

The campaign is focused on promoting regular medical examinations, early diagnosis and preventive healthcare among elected representatives.