The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) released its manifesto packed with promises such as full statehood for Delhi, pro-farmer land acquisition norms as well as an old assurance of enacting a new anti-corruption law, many of which could again set the stage for showdowns between the central and state governments if its convenor Arvind Kejriwal returns to power. The difference this time, Kejriwal hinted, would be that the AAP government may not resort to agitations should it win the election.
During his 49-day stint as Delhi chief minister, Kejriwal was at odds with the central government over the introduction of the Delhi Jan Lokpal Bill in the state assembly and the matter of full statehood.
The AAP manifesto makes 70 promises in a bid to stitch up an unusual coalition of support from the rich, middle class and the poor. The promises to the voters of Delhi include affordable healthcare and education, free water and cheaper power, creation of new jobs as well as ‘One Rank, One Pension’, the last aimed at government officials.
AAP’s agenda covers swaraj (making the government directly responsible to the people), clean water, cleaner Delhi, women’s safety, empowerment of rural and village areas, making Delhi a drug-free city, connecting villages by metro, reducing unemployment and cleaning Yamuna, among others. Unlike the last time, the party has not set a deadline for fulfilling any of the promise.
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