AAP Chief Kejriwal Unveils 10-Point Manifesto for Lok Sabha Elections
In a bid to galvanize support for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the INDIA bloc, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal unveiled a comprehensive 10-point manifesto, outlining his vision for the nation if elected to power in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.
Addressing a press conference in Delhi, Kejriwal presented his electoral pledges, which encompass a range of critical issues affecting the lives of Indian citizens. These guarantees, he asserted, will form the cornerstone of the INDIA bloc's governance agenda.
10 Guarantees of the Kejriwal Manifesto:
1. Guarantee of Electricity: Uninterrupted 24-hour electricity supply with a subsidy of 200 free units per household across the country.
2. Guarantee of Education: Free and accessible quality education for all, with a focus on improving government schools to surpass the standards of private institutions.
3. Guarantee of Health: Upgradation of government hospitals to match the infrastructure and facilities of private hospitals, ensuring accessible and affordable healthcare for all.
4. Guarantee of Land Reclamation from China: Liberation of Indian territories allegedly occupied by China, granting the armed forces full authority to safeguard the nation's borders.
5. Guarantee to End Agniveer Scheme: Abolition of the Agniveer scheme, a recruitment program for the armed forces introduced by the incumbent government.
6. Guarantee of Minimum Support Price (MSP): Assured fair prices for farmers, ensuring their livelihoods and the prosperity of the agricultural sector.
7. Guarantee of Statehood: Full statehood for Delhi, granting the city greater autonomy and empowering its citizens.
8. Guarantee of Employment: Creation of two crore new jobs annually, addressing the critical issue of unemployment and fostering economic growth.
9. Guarantee Against Corruption: Elimination of safe havens for corrupt individuals, implementing stringent measures to combat corruption and ensure transparency in governance.
10. Guarantee on Goods and Services Tax (GST): Simplification of GST to facilitate business operations, with an ambitious goal of surpassing China's trade capacity.
Kejriwal emphasized that while he had not consulted with other INDIA bloc partners prior to announcing these guarantees, he expressed confidence that they would resonate with their shared vision for the nation. He pledged to uphold these commitments if the INDIA alliance emerged victorious in the elections.
