Denied Leave, UP Loco Pilot Suffering From Piles Stages 'Pants-Off' Protest
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Summary
Denied medical leave to rest after a piles surgery, a frustrated loco pilot in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow division pulled down his pants to show unhealed wounds to a senior officer.
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source NDTV - India
Published Friday, 6 March 2026
Affected Population 1.4 billion citizens, 5 million healthcare workers
Key Numbers
Health budget: Rs 90,958 crore (2025-26)
Target: 2.5% of GDP public health spending
1.5 lakh Health & Wellness Centres planned
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right