Free bus rides for everyone, cleanliness among top agendas of AAP for next term: Arvind Kejriwal
5 years ago

Free bus rides for everyone, cleanliness among top agendas of AAP for next term: Arvind Kejriwal

India Today  

Making bus rides free for everyone and ensuring cleanliness in Delhi will be among the top agendas of the AAP if it is re-elected to power in the upcoming assembly elections, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Thursday. The national convenor of the party said the Delhi government worked on those issues in the last five years which were most important for the development of any society. When asked if free bus rides can also be provided to senior citizens, Kejriwal said at present, bus rides are free for women and in the coming five years, they will be "made free for others too". During the meeting, Kejriwal interacted with the public and answered their questions based on the report card which had listed out top 10 achievements of the Delhi government in the past five years.

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Delhi CM Atishi may be arrested in fake case: Arvind Kejriwal
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Delhi CM Atishi may be arrested in fake case: Arvind Kejriwal

The Hindu  

AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal claimed on Wednesday that Delhi Chief Minister Atishi may be arrested in a "fake" case by the central investigative agencies at the behest of the BJP. Addressing a press conference, Mr. Kejriwal, who was flanked by Ms. Atishi, said, "We got to know from our sources that a meeting was held and investigative agencies have …

Arvind Kejriwal Exclusive: Former CM Highlights Concern for Delhi’s Future, Watch Full Interview
1 month ago

Arvind Kejriwal Exclusive: Former CM Highlights Concern for Delhi’s Future, Watch Full Interview

ABP News  

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, reflecting on his 177 days in jail, described the experience as mentally challenging, sharing that he was kept in isolation, lost significant weight, and had to approach the court to receive insulin. In an exclusive interview with ABP News, he accused the BJP of targeting him and the Aam Aadmi Party, claiming that if …

ABP Exclusive — ‘Double Engine Govt Is Dangerous’: Kejriwal Cautions Delhi Voters, Makes 4 Big Promises For Polls
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1 month ago

ABP Exclusive — ‘Double Engine Govt Is Dangerous’: Kejriwal Cautions Delhi Voters, Makes 4 Big Promises For Polls

ABP News  

In an exclusive interview with ABP News, Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Friday issued a stark warning to Delhi voters about the Bharatiya Janata Party, terming the prospect of a "double engine government" as "dangerous." Outlining his vision for Delhi, Kejriwal listed four priorities, including transforming Delhi’s roads to match European standards, ensuring clean and continuous water …

‘Slum tourism vs Governance’: AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal's pitch ahead of 2025 Delhi polls
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Slum tourism vs Governance’: AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal's pitch ahead of 2025 Delhi polls

Hindustan Times  

With Delhi Assembly elections 2025 approaching, former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday took a swipe at the Bharatiya Janata Party, accusing it of indulging in "slum tourism." AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal during the party's foundation day event, at AAP party headquarters in New Delhi. Speaking at a gathering to mark Aam Aadmi Party 's foundation day, which …

Respond to Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest with your vote, AAP tells Delhi in new pitch
9 months ago

Respond to Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest with your vote, AAP tells Delhi in new pitch

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi Party on Monday launched a fresh campaign for the Lok Sabha polls in Delhi that asks people to respond to chief minister Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest three weeks ago by voting in support of the party. AAP leaders Sanjay Singh, Gopal Rai, Sandeep Pathak and Pankaj Gupta during a Press conference in New Delhi on Monday …

‘Bus drivers do not stop for women passengers’: Delhi CM Kejriwal lists free bus ride as reason
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Bus drivers do not stop for women passengers’: Delhi CM Kejriwal lists free bus ride as reason

Hindustan Times  

Aam Aadmi Party National Convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday spoke about how bus drivers do not stop buses for women passengers because of Delhi government’s free bus ride scheme which offers free bus rides to women traveling in Delhi's public buses. This will not be tolerated at all.” Taking to Twitter, Kejriwal said, “There are complaints …

Kejriwal's jab at PM as US capital Washington, D.C. makes public buses free
2 years ago

Kejriwal's jab at PM as US capital Washington, D.C. makes public buses free

Hindustan Times  

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal took a swipe at prime minister Narendra Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party Friday after news United States capital, Washington, D.C., plans to make travel in public buses free of charge - forever. The Aam Aadmi Party boss - frequently targeted by the BJP and other political parties for pre-poll promises like free electricity and …

AAP sees a rebellion against PM Modi as Yogi Adityanath announces free bus ride to women
2 years, 4 months ago

AAP sees a rebellion against PM Modi as Yogi Adityanath announces free bus ride to women

The Hindu  

The Aam Aadmi Party on August 10 said a "rebellion" seems to be brewing in Uttar Pradesh against the BJP's top leadership after Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced free bus rides to women above 60 years. The AAP said the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister is adopting the “Kejriwal model” despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi's opposition to freebies. Earlier in the …

Free electricity upto 300 units: Kejriwal proposes ‘Delhi Model’ in Gujarat
2 years, 5 months ago

Free electricity upto 300 units: Kejriwal proposes ‘Delhi Model’ in Gujarat

Live Mint  

Arvind Kejriwal, the national convener of the Aam Aadmi Party, pledged on July 21 that - if his party won the election in Gujarat this year - free electricity up to 300 units per month would be provided. He had stated that the Aam Aadmi Party, if elected to power in Gujarat, would share its agenda with the state's citizens …

People of Gujarat must get free electricity: Kejriwal
2 years, 6 months ago

People of Gujarat must get free electricity: Kejriwal

The Hindu  

Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party convener, on Monday promised that people of Gujarat will get free electricity if his party is voted to power in the forthcoming Gujarat Assembly election to be held later this year. On the second day of his visit to the poll-bound State, Mr. Kejriwal addressed a town hall “Bijli Jansamvad” event …

Delhi Transport Commissioner rides state bus; Arvind Kejriwal terms it 'rare sight'
2 years, 7 months ago

Delhi Transport Commissioner rides state bus; Arvind Kejriwal terms it 'rare sight'

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Delhi Transport Commissioner Ashish Kundra took a ride in a state bus on Saturday to take stock of issues being faced by commuters, a move which was lauded by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot. The commissioner’s bus ride comes days after the Delhi government on Wednesday directed all group A and B officers of …

Delhi: Free travel in electric buses for 3 days; Kejriwal flags off 150 e-Buses
2 years, 7 months ago

Delhi: Free travel in electric buses for 3 days; Kejriwal flags off 150 e-Buses

Live Mint  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today flaged off 150 electric buses. Over the next 10 years, ₹1862 crore is being spent by Delhi govt, Centre is giving 150 crores for this,” said Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal. Delhi: Free e-bus ride for 3 days starting today The people of Delhi will be able to travel free of cost for three days …

Kejriwal's freebies are not free, they are the problem, not solution
2 years, 11 months ago

Kejriwal's freebies are not free, they are the problem, not solution

Op India  

With the political atmosphere highly charged up ahead of the upcoming assembly elections in states, political parties are making a number of promises to secure a win at any cost. As per Kejriwal, the AAP government in Delhi is providing 200 units of free electricity to each family, while the concession in Punjab would be 300 units. The Aam Aadmi …

Kejriwal promises unemployment allowance, job quota for Uttarakhand people if voted to power
3 years, 3 months ago

Kejriwal promises unemployment allowance, job quota for Uttarakhand people if voted to power

The Hindu  

AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal on September 19 promised to take big steps to end migration from Uttarakhand, assuring an unemployment allowance and an 80% job quota for people of the State if his party comes to power in the next assembly elections. Making six promises, Mr. Kejriwal said every youth of Uttarakhand would get employment if the AAP is voted …

Kejriwal promises job to each family, ₹5000 to unemployed Uttarakhand youth
3 years, 3 months ago

Kejriwal promises job to each family, ₹5000 to unemployed Uttarakhand youth

Hindustan Times  

Delhi chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday announced that if elected to power in Uttarakhand, AAP will ensure employment in every household of the state and provide ₹5,000/monthly stipend to unemployed youth. And we showed it by giving free electricity in New Delhi.” Kejriwal also said that there were good people in many parties …

Kejriwal promises free power if AAP forms govt in Punjab
3 years, 6 months ago

Kejriwal promises free power if AAP forms govt in Punjab

Hindustan Times  

Aam Aadmi Party national convener and Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday promised free electricity in Punjab if his party wins next year’s assembly polls in the state. Kejriwal promises free power if AAP forms govt in Punjab Kejriwal, who is scheduled to address a press conference in Chandigarh on Tuesday, made the announcement on Twitter. Minutes later, a …

Arvind Kejriwal promises free electricity for all in Punjab if AAP wins 2022 Assembly polls
3 years, 6 months ago

Arvind Kejriwal promises free electricity for all in Punjab if AAP wins 2022 Assembly polls

Firstpost  

A day ahead of his visit to Chandigarh, the AAP leader also claimed that women in Punjab are very unhappy with inflation New Delhi: Ahead of assembly elections in Punjab next year, Delhi Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday promised free electricity in that state if his Aam Aadmi Party wins the polls. A day ahead of his visit to …

AAP will remain committed to free metro rides for women: Delhi Minister
4 years, 10 months ago

AAP will remain committed to free metro rides for women: Delhi Minister

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot said the Aam Aadmi Party will remain committed to the free metro ride scheme for the women here. Speaking to IANS, Gahlot said the Delhi government will pursue the Central government for the implementation of the scheme. Last year on June 3, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had announced that women can "enjoy …

‘In Delhi polls, issues lost, freebies won’: AAP detractors attribute party’s victory to schemes like free electricity, water, bus rides, pilgrimage
4 years, 10 months ago

‘In Delhi polls, issues lost, freebies won’: AAP detractors attribute party’s victory to schemes like free electricity, water, bus rides, pilgrimage

Firstpost  

AAP insiders as well as its detractors attributed the party’s stunning Delhi poll victory to a slew of schemes involving freebies to Delhiites New Delhi: With the AAP leaders and workers basking in the glory of capturing Delhi for a third time in a row, the party insiders as well as its detractors on Tuesday attributed the party’s stunning poll …

Delhi Assembly Elections 2020: With new website, Arvind Kejriwal steps into voters' homes to discuss AAP govt's accomplishments, plans
4 years, 11 months ago

Delhi Assembly Elections 2020: With new website, Arvind Kejriwal steps into voters' homes to discuss AAP govt's accomplishments, plans

Firstpost  

Arvind Kejriwal launched an interactive online campaign for the Delhi Assembly polls to highlight the work done by Aam Aadmi Party in various spheres, including infrastructure, health and power. आप की सरकार के 5 सालों के काम बताने के लिए मैं आपके घर आया हूँ। दरवाजे पर खड़ा हूँ। अपने घर का दरवाजा खोलने के लिए इस लिंक पर क्लिक …

Arvind Kejriwal to file nomination from New Delhi assembly seat shortly
4 years, 11 months ago

Arvind Kejriwal to file nomination from New Delhi assembly seat shortly

India TV News  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will file his nomination for the New Delhi assembly seat shortly. Kejriwal's roadshow went on to Connaught Place via Panchkuian Marg into the Inner Circle and then towards the Outer Circle on to Baba Kharak Singh Marg. Earlier on Sunday, Kejriwal released a "guarantee card" listing 10 promises, including free bus rides for students and …

Opposition term free ride scheme 'poll stunt' by AAP ahead of Assembly elections next year
5 years, 2 months ago

Opposition term free ride scheme 'poll stunt' by AAP ahead of Assembly elections next year

India TV News  

The opposition BJP and the Congress on Tuesday questioned the timing of the free-ride scheme for women in DTC and cluster buses in the national capital rolled out by the AAP government, terming it a poll stunt ahead of the Assembly elections next year. Delhi BJP president Manoj Tiwari said the Kejriwal government has "failed" to boost public transport fleet, …

If polls could be won by providing things free of cost, Kejriwal would make everything free: Hardeep Puri
5 years, 3 months ago

If polls could be won by providing things free of cost, Kejriwal would make everything free: Hardeep Puri

India TV News  

If one could win elections by providing things free of cost, Delhi Chief Minister would have made everything free, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Friday, taking a dig at city government's various schemes like free metro rides for women and subsidised power bills. "It is not whether it should be free or not, but it should be how …

Delhi cabinet approves free travel for women in buses from 29 October
5 years, 4 months ago

Delhi cabinet approves free travel for women in buses from 29 October

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Months ahead of assembly elections, the Delhi cabinet on Thursday approved free travel for women in buses in the national capital. Of this, the assembly approved ₹140 crore subsidy for free travel for women in buses and ₹150 crore as subsidy for free travel in the Delhi metro. Delhi Cabinet has approved free travel to female passengers in …

Free rides for women in DTC, cluster buses from 29 October: Arvind Kejriwal
5 years, 4 months ago

Free rides for women in DTC, cluster buses from 29 October: Arvind Kejriwal

Live Mint  

In a Raksha Bandhan gift for women, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday announced that rides on DTC and cluster buses will be free for them from October 29. Delivering the last Independence Day speech of his term at Chhatrasal Stadium here, Kejriwal said his government is also working on its decision to provide free rides to women in …

Delhi’s AAP govt is yet to fulfil 2015 manifesto promise of concessional travel passes to senior citizens, disabled and students
5 years, 6 months ago

Delhi’s AAP govt is yet to fulfil 2015 manifesto promise of concessional travel passes to senior citizens, disabled and students

Op India  

While the Arvind Kejriwal led Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi has proposed to give free metro rides to women, it is yet to fulfil an election promise of providing concessional passes on buses and in the metro for senior citizens, students and persons with disabilities. Before the municipal elections in 2017, the Delhi government had again promised free rides …

AAP student wing demands free Delhi Metro rides for students
5 years, 6 months ago

AAP student wing demands free Delhi Metro rides for students

India Today  

The Chhatra Yuva Sangharsh Samiti, the student wing of Delhi's ruling Aam Aadmi Party, on Thursday urged Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot to make Delhi Metro rides free for the students of Delhi University and also allow student passes in the Metro. Here's what AAP's youth wing wrote in their letter: In a letter to Gahlot, the CYSS said the city …

Delhi govt likely to bring Cabinet note on free public transport rides for women on June 11
5 years, 7 months ago

Delhi govt likely to bring Cabinet note on free public transport rides for women on June 11

Live Mint  

The Delhi government is moving fast to implement its decision to make bus and metro rides free for women and is likely to bring a proposal in this regard before the Cabinet on June 11. Similar details have also been sought from the Delhi Transport Corporation and the Delhi Intergrated Multi Modal Transit System, which together run around 5,500 public …

'Have not got any proposal': Govt on Kejriwal's promise of free bus, metro rides for women
5 years, 7 months ago

'Have not got any proposal': Govt on Kejriwal's promise of free bus, metro rides for women

India TV News  

Minister of State Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep S. Puri on Thursday said that he has not received any proposal from the Delhi government to provide free rides to women on buses and metro. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal earlier this week had announced free rides for women on buses and metro. Puri added that the Delhi government has a …

Manish Sisodia says Delhi govt will take two months to implement scheme on free metro, bus travel for women
5 years, 7 months ago

Manish Sisodia says Delhi govt will take two months to implement scheme on free metro, bus travel for women

Firstpost  

The Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP dispensation in Delhi had on Monday announced free ride for women in all Delhi Transport Corporation buses, cluster buses and Delhi Metro trains aimed at providing a safe travel experience to them. New Delhi: Women in Delhi will have to wait for at least two more months before they can avail free rides in metro, DTC …

‘Don’t need Centre’s nod for free Metro ride’: Arvind Kejriwal
5 years, 7 months ago

‘Don’t need Centre’s nod for free Metro ride’: Arvind Kejriwal

Hindustan Times  

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday announced that his government will propose a plan for women to travel for free in state-run buses and the Metro in the national Capital. Acknowledging the government had no concrete proposal to roll out the scheme at the moment, Kejriwal said it could take anywhere between two to three months until women will …

Twitteraties question logic behind free Metro ride for women
5 years, 7 months ago

Twitteraties question logic behind free Metro ride for women

The Quint  

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal addresses a press conference in New Delhi on June 3, 2019. New Delhi, June 3 As Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced a plan to offer free Delhi Metro and DTC bus rides for women in the Capital, many social media users questioned the logic behind the plan. "Metro is from certain point …

Opinion | Delhi’s free pass for women’s safety
5 years, 7 months ago

Opinion | Delhi’s free pass for women’s safety

Live Mint  

In a surprise move, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced free travel on the Delhi Metro and DTC buses for women commuters. Stating that women’s safety is of top importance to the Aam Aadmi Party, Kejriwal said that the measure enhance the security of public transport in Delhi. The idea has left opinion divided on social media, with many grumbling …

Arvind Kejriwal's proposed scheme to provide free metro, bus rides to women smacks of bad economics, puts fragile infra to test
5 years, 7 months ago

Arvind Kejriwal's proposed scheme to provide free metro, bus rides to women smacks of bad economics, puts fragile infra to test

Firstpost  

The Delhi government said providing women free rides in the metro and on buses will ensure their safety. On Monday, Chief Minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal announced free rides for all female commuters in the city’s metro trains operated by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation and all buses operated by the Delhi Transport Corporation along all routes. The government spending …

Kejriwal announces free metro, bus rides for women in Delhi as 'safety measure'
5 years, 7 months ago

Kejriwal announces free metro, bus rides for women in Delhi as 'safety measure'

India TV News  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday announced to make metro and bus travel free for women in the national capital. On all DTC buses, cluster buses and metro trains women will be allowed to travel free of cost so that they have a safe travel experience and can access modes of transport which they were not able to, due …

After Lok Sabha election debacle, AAP goes back to freebies, announces free travel for women in Delhi
5 years, 7 months ago

After Lok Sabha election debacle, AAP goes back to freebies, announces free travel for women in Delhi

Op India  

After losing the Lok Sabha elections badly, the Aam Aadmi Party seems to have taken a break from attacking BJP and PM Modi, and gone back to populism. In an effort to repeat its electoral success in 2915 on the back of promises of free power and water, the Delhi government today announced free travel for women in the city-state. …

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