Patiala, Nov. 8 -- The Congress and the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab for its proposal to hand over four district civil hospitals to private players under the Public Private Partnership (PPP) model.

HT had on Friday reported that discussions were underway to partner with private firms for the management and operation of several government-run civil hospitals.

The opposition parties accused the Bhagwant Mann-led government of "selling out" the state's public health infrastructure instead of improving it.

The proposal has triggered protests from healthcare workers and unions, who say it will pave the way for the privatisation of public health services.

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