CHANDIGARH: The journey from Patiala to Sangrur may appear short on a map, but for Gurpinder Jeet Singh, a driver from Patiala, it became a long and difficult passage marked by repeated hospital visits, rising medical expenses, and the struggle to save his mother’s life. His 65-year-old mother, Baljit Kaur, was diagnosed with uterine cancer after initially suffering from weakness and loss of appetite, setting off months of treatment, uncertainty, and financial stress for the family.
Recalling the early signs of illness, Gurpinder Jeet Singh said, “She gradually stopped eating. Even drinking water became difficult.” He added that after visiting local clinics, she was referred to Rajindra Hospital, where tests confirmed the diagnosis and treatment began immediately, but expenses rose rapidly.
Detailing the financial strain, Gurpinder Jeet Singh said, “In the first few weeks, we spent over ₹60, 000. As a driver, arranging more money was difficult. I started thinking about loans and selling belongings.” He further stated that doctors advised chemotherapy followed by surgery depending on her response, and during this period of consultations across hospitals, he came to know about the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna.