AAP government launches helpline to cope with graft

NEW DLEHI: Fulfilling yet another promise, the AAP government in Delhi has launched a helpline number to deal with corruption. The party promised action within 24 hours of sting operation to expose graft.

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said the anti-corruption helpline number, 011-27357169, will work from 8 am to 10 pm.

"We will try to get a simpler four-digit number in the next few days," he said.

"People should understand that it is not a complaint number but a helpline number where people will be advised and explained by an anti-corruption department official on how to conduct a sting operation. After doing the sting, he should get back to the same advisor, following which a trap will be laid to nab the accused," he said while assuring that action will be taken within 24 hours of the sting.

The Chief Minister said the helpline makes every Delhi citizen an anti-corruption crusader. "With just a phone, every citizen has the power to expose the corrupt," he said.

A team of state vigilance department will look into these matters while teams of Delhi Police will be on standby for any assistance.

The government will give advertisements in newspapers and FM Radio while hoardings will also be put up on the streets of the city to inform the people about the number.