₹10L insurance, aid for daughters' weddings: Kejriwal's big promises for auto drivers ahead of Delhi polls

Kejriwal announced five key guarantees for auto drivers during the election campaign.

Updated on: Dec 10, 2024, 16:11:59 IST

By HT News Desk

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday announced five guarantees for auto drivers in Delhi ahead of assembly elections. Among the key guarantees are ₹1 lakh for marriage of daughters and life insurance worth ₹10 lakh, news agency PTI reported.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal met with auto-rickshaw drivers at his residence in New Delhi. (HT Print)

“Yesterday, I had a meeting with auto drivers at my home. Today, I had come to have lunch at Navneet's (auto driver) home. I want to make five announcements for auto drivers. In February (2025), when we will come to power again, then we will implement these five announcements,” Kejriwal said.

The AAP convener said that the AAP government will give ₹1 lakh for the marriage of daughter of all auto drivers. Kejriwal also promised to provide ₹2,500 on Diwali and Holi as allowance to purchase school uniforms.

“Third, the government will provide life insurance worth ₹10 lakh and accident insurance worth ₹5 lakh,” Kejriwal said.

He also assured the auto drivers of providing free coaching to their school children and the relaunch of the “PoochO” app. The app allows people to access the database developed by the Delhi Integrated Multi-Model Transit System of registered auto drivers' mobile numbers and call them to book a ride.

Delhi election

Kejriwal-led AAP is hoping to retain power in Delhi for the fourth time after its massive electoral successes in 2020 in which it routed the BJP, winning 62 seats in the 70-member Assembly.

The party has been campaigning hard on the alleged failure of the BJP-led Centre to maintain law and order in Delhi, pointing to rising incidents of extortion and gun violence.

The BJP has been accusing the AAP of corruption and mismanagement, also blaming the party's alleged misgovernance for Delhi's pollution woes. Earlier, the BJP gave the slogan "Ab Nahi Sahenge, Badal Kar Rahenge" (won't tolerate now, will bring the change), asserting to end the AAP rule.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
HT News Desk
Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read More

Get the latest India News, breaking headlines and real-time updates from across the country. Stay informed about politics, government policies, crime, weather and major national developments.