AAP Delhi Elections Manifesto: Kejriwal makes 15 'guarantees' for national capital

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday made a slew of promises to Delhi voters including employment, women empowerement among 13 other guarantees, if voted to power.

Releasing the party manifesto, Arvind Kejriwal along with leaders Atishi, Sanjay Singh and Manish Sisodia, made a targeted attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP).

"AAP doesn't call it a manifesto but 'Kejriwal ki guarantee'. The word 'guarantee' was used first by Arvind Kejriwal," said Saurabh Bharadwaj. The party also said that six revdis, that is free education, healthcare, bus rides for women, water, electricity will continue as usual if AAP comes to power.

Delhi elections: AAP's manifesto

1. Employment for youth: Employment for the youth will be the top priority for the next five years.
2. Rs 2,100 for every woman: Rs 2,100 per month under the "Mahila Samman Yojana" for every woman.
3. Free treatment for the elderly: Free medical treatment for senior citizens, whether at government or private hospitals.
4. Waiver of incorrect water bills: Incorrect water consumption bills will be waived off.
5. 24/7 clean drinking water: Continuous supply of clean drinking water to every household.
6. Cleaning of Yamuna: The Yamuna river will be cleaned.
7. Scholarships for Dalit students: The government will cover all expenses (tuition, travel, and accommodation) for Dalit students studying abroad.
8. Free bus and metro travel for students: Free travel on buses and 50 per cent discount on metro fare for students.
9. World-class roads: Construction of world-class roads across Delhi.
10. Monthly honorarium for religious priests: Rs 18,000 monthly honorarium for temple and gurdwara priests.
11. Separate electricity meters for tenants: Tenants will be provided with separate electricity meters.
12. Modern sewer system: Construction of a modern sewer system.
13. New ration cards: Issuance of new ration cards.
14. Wedding and coaching support for drivers’ children:

• Rs 1 lakh assistance for the marriage of daughters of auto, taxi, and e-rickshaw drivers.
• Free coaching for their children.
• Rs 10 lakh life insurance and Rs 5 lakh medical insurance for their families.

15. Security support for RWAs: Funds will be given to Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) to hire private security guards.

BJP and Congress manifestos

Earlier last week the BJP released its manifesto for the national capital in three parts, with major promises being free education for the underprivileged, monetary support for women and solving the city's water troubles.

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Meanwhile, Congress has announced 'Yuva Udaan Yojana' to support unemployed youth in Delhi with a monthly stipend of RS 8,500 for one year. If elected, they aim to place these youths in local industries for apprenticeships.

Delhi elections 2025

As the Delhi Assembly elections draw near, a fierce competition is unfolding among the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), and the Congress, each party launching critiques of the others' governance in the capital.

Scheduled for February 5, the elections will see nearly 699 candidates vying for 70 assembly seats, with results to be counted on February 8.

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The Congress party, which previously held power in Delhi for 15 years, has faced significant challenges in recent elections, failing to secure any seats in the last two assembly contests. In stark contrast, AAP has emerged victorious in both the 2015 and 2020 elections, claiming 67 and 62 seats respectively.

Meanwhile, the BJP's performance in these elections has been modest, winning only three seats in 2015 and eight in 2020.

The upcoming elections are set to be a crucial test for all parties involved.