India, Dec. 2 -- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) members on Monday staged a strong protest at the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) over what it called a "continuous failure" of the city's public healthcare system. Dozens of party workers gathered at the civic headquarters, demanding immediate reforms and accountability from the administration.

The protestors submitted a detailed letter to the municipal commissioner, highlighting the persistent issues faced by citizens in PMC-run hospitals and facilities. These include shortage of staff, long waiting hours, lack of essential equipment and consumables, and alleged mistreatment of patients.

They further said that despite PMC's annual health budget of nearly Rs.700 crore, citizens are still strugglin...