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Kejriwal makes 10 poll guarantees: ‘24*7 electricity, no Agniveer scheme…’

Arvind Kejriwal's 'Kejriwal ki Guarantee' promises free electricity, superior education, and free healthcare for all in India.

Updated on: May 12, 2024, 14:00:13 IST
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Delhi's chief minister and AAP chief, Arvind Kejriwal, announced "Kejriwal ki Guarantee," outlining ten works to be done on a war footing if the INDIA bloc comes into power after winning theLok Sabha elections.

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal addresses a press conference at party headquarters,  in New Delhi. (HT Photo/Sanjeev Verma)
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal addresses a press conference at party headquarters, in New Delhi. (HT Photo/Sanjeev Verma)

"These guarantees are the vision for the new India, without them a country cannot become powerful,” Kejriwal said.

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Arvind Kejriwal's 10 guarantee

Kejriwal's 10 Guarantees for Lok Sabha Elections

1. 24-Hour Electricity Supply: Kejriwal said that their government will ensure continuous electricity availability nationwide and provide 200 units of free electricity to economically disadvantaged households nationwide.

2. Education Reform: He said the government will enhance government schools to surpass private institutions in quality, offering free education to every child born in the country.

3. Healthcare Improvement: He promised to establish Mohalla clinics in every village and locality and upgrade district hospitals to multi-speciality facilities for comprehensive healthcare access.

4. National Security: We will grant full autonomy to the army to “reclaim land from China” and pursue diplomatic efforts for territorial integrity, he said.

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5. Agniveer Scheme Discontinuation: We will stop the Agniveer scheme and regularize all enrolled children on permanent positions, abolishing the contractual system and ensuring adequate funds for the army, Kejriwal said.

6. Farmers' Welfare: Provide fair compensation for crops based on the Swaminathan report to ensure farmers lead dignified lives.

7. Delhi Statehood: Our government will grant full statehood to Delhi, a long-standing demand of its residents, he said.

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8. Employment Generation: INDIA bloc government will generate 2 crore new jobs annually to address unemployment concerns, AAP chief said.

9. Corruption Eradication: Kejriwal vows to combat corruption by dismantling the “BJP's protectionist measures” and ensuring accountability for all.

10. Trade and Industry Promotion: He promises to simplify GST by removing it from PMLA regulations and aim to surpass China in the manufacturing sector.

(Inputs from Paras Singh)

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