Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Monday raised concerns over multiple issues faced by ex-servicemen, including shortfalls in recruitment, difficulties in accessing medical treatment, and insufficient allocation of healthcare funds, during the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence meeting, sources told news agency ANI.

Gandhi highlighted the challenges ex-servicemen face in private hospitals, where many deny treatment due to pending government dues. He also questioned the adequacy of financial assistance for serious illnesses, pointing out that ex-servicemen currently receive only Rs 75,000 for cancer and kidney-related treatments.