Delhi election: Kejriwal promises free bus rides to students
2 months, 1 week ago

Delhi election: Kejriwal promises free bus rides to students

The Hindu  

With an eye on first-time and younger voters, Aam Aadmi Pary national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Friday promised free bus rides for students if his party wins the Delhi Assembly election. He also wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking a 50% reduction in metro fares for students and asked the BJP whether it agreed with his proposal. In response, Delhi BJP spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor said, “The youth understand quite well that all announcements by Kejriwal are hollow, as he did not do anything for them in the 10 years he was in power as the Delhi Chief Minister.” Financial burden In his letter to the PM on Friday, the AAP chief said that the metro is a 50:50 joint project between the Delhi government and the Centre. Addressing a press conference, Mr. Kejriwal said the education of many underprivileged children is affected by the lack of finances and expressed hope that the PM would accept his request.

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Delhi: Kejriwal attacks BJP over Bhagat Singh portraits, free bus rides to women
3 days, 13 hours ago

Delhi: Kejriwal attacks BJP over Bhagat Singh portraits, free bus rides to women

Hindustan Times  

In his first attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party government in Delhi since the Aam Aadmi Party lost the assembly elections last month, former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said that the first thing the BJP government did in Delhi was to remove the pictures of BR Ambedkar and Bhagat Singh from government offices, and alleged that restrictions are …

AAP loses Delhi poll: Will BJP govt scrap Arvind Kejriwal's free water, free electricity schemes?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

AAP loses Delhi poll: Will BJP govt scrap Arvind Kejriwal's free water, free electricity schemes?

Hindustan Times  

With the Aam Aadmi Party's welfare-driven agenda at the heart of its political identity, the Arvind Kejriwal-led party's loss in the Delhi election 2025 is certain to raise questions about the future of its signature initiatives—free water, free electricity, and other subsidies. The BJP said in its first cabinet meeting that it will implement the central government’s Ayushman Bharat Yojana, …

Amid raining sops, students seek to remind parties of basic rights
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Amid raining sops, students seek to remind parties of basic rights

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: "These are not freebies but basic rights that we rightfully deserve,” said one of the students at University of Delhi when asked if the vast array of ‘freebies’ up for grabs are lucrative enough for students to come out and vote for on Feb 5. In the past few weeks, all three major political parties have been actively …

We’ll win over 60 seats if female voters rally behind us, says Kejriwal, reiterates ₹2,100 monthly aid promise to women
1 month, 3 weeks ago

We’ll win over 60 seats if female voters rally behind us, says Kejriwal, reiterates ₹2,100 monthly aid promise to women

The Hindu  

Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said his party is on course to win 55 of the 70 Assembly seats in Delhi. “As per my estimate, AAP is winning 55 seats, but with a little push from women — who must also persuade men in their families to vote for AAP — we could get well over 60 …

Vote for AAP to save ₹35,000 monthly, for BJP to lose ₹25,000, says Kejriwal
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Vote for AAP to save ₹35,000 monthly, for BJP to lose ₹25,000, says Kejriwal

The Hindu  

Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said that after his party returns to power and implements promises made during the campaign, city residents will save ₹10,000 monthly over the ₹25,000 they save through the existing schemes. “But if the BJP comes to power, all the ongoing schemes will be terminated, and every family will bear an extra …

Vote for AAP to save ₹35,000 monthly, for BJP to lose ₹25,000, says Kejriwal
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Vote for AAP to save ₹35,000 monthly, for BJP to lose ₹25,000, says Kejriwal

The Hindu  

Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said that after his party returns to power and implements promises made during the campaign, city residents will save ₹10,000 monthly over the ₹25,000 they save through the existing schemes. “But if the BJP comes to power, all the ongoing schemes will be terminated, and every family will bear an extra …

Watch: Arvind Kejriwal’s BIG claim ahead of Delhi elections – AAP schemes helped this family save ₹50,000 monthly
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Watch: Arvind Kejriwal’s BIG claim ahead of Delhi elections – AAP schemes helped this family save ₹50,000 monthly

Live Mint  

Delhi Election 2025: Arvind Kejriwal, the chief of the Aam Aadmi Party, on Friday claimed that a family of 18 members in the national capital saved ₹50,000 per month through the benefits of different policies and subsidies provided by the Delhi government. His family saves ₹50,200 per month,” Kejriwal said, highlighting major schemes of the Delhi government, including free electricity, …

AAP Govt Policies Help Delhi Families Save Rs 25,000 Per Month, Says Kejriwal
1 month, 3 weeks ago

AAP Govt Policies Help Delhi Families Save Rs 25,000 Per Month, Says Kejriwal

ABP News  

New Delhi, Jan 31 Every household in Delhi saves an average of Rs 25,000 a month due to the AAP government's welfare schemes and if the party returns to power, its new initiatives will add another Rs 10,000 to people's savings, party supremo Arvind Kejriwal said on Friday. The former chief minister was speaking at the launch of the AAP's …

Free bus travel, 50% rebate in Metro fares for students: Arvind Kejriwal lists 15 guarantees in AAP’s Delhi manifesto
2 months ago

Free bus travel, 50% rebate in Metro fares for students: Arvind Kejriwal lists 15 guarantees in AAP’s Delhi manifesto

Live Mint  

Delhi Elections 2025: Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal released party's manifesto comprising of 15 guarantees for the upcoming Delhi Assembly Elections. Among other doles, the AAP has promised Dr Ambedkar scholarship for Dalit students, free bus rides plus 50 per cent concession in Metro rides for students, free electricity and water for tenants, fixing sewers, among others; Six Existing …

Delhi Metro: 50% rebate for school, college students in capital, know all about new 'Kejriwal Guarantee'
2 months ago

Delhi Metro: 50% rebate for school, college students in capital, know all about new 'Kejriwal Guarantee'

India TV News  

Just a few days ahead of the Delhi Assembly election, AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Monday released the party's manifesto, titled “Kejriwal ki Guarantee” and outlined 15 guarantees, with Kejriwal promising "robust" job creation for Delhi residents as his first guarantee. Arvind Kejriwal said under the seventh guarantee, free travel on bus and 50% rebate in Delhi Metro will …

Delhi Election 2025: Arvind Kejriwal Claims No Party Has Worked for Middle-Class Welfare | ABP NEWS
2 months ago

Delhi Election 2025: Arvind Kejriwal Claims No Party Has Worked for Middle-Class Welfare | ABP NEWS

ABP News  

As the Delhi elections draw closer, the Aam Aadmi Party is intensifying its efforts to secure a win in the upcoming polls. Sources have reported that today, the Aam Aadmi Party will release its manifesto for the Delhi elections. Arvind Kejriwal said that middle-class people face a lot of difficulties, and no party has done much for the welfare of …

Delhi Assembly election: Kejriwal unveils 7-point ‘manifesto’ for middle class
2 months ago

Delhi Assembly election: Kejriwal unveils 7-point ‘manifesto’ for middle class

The Hindu  

Aam Aadmi Party’s national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday demanded that the upcoming Budget should be dedicated to the middle class. “I am making seven demands to the central government for the middle class”, he said, calling it AAP’s middle class manifesto. Mr. Kejriwal listed his fourth demand saying that income tax limit should be increased from 7 lakh to …

BJP releases part 2 of Delhi manifesto, promises free education for needy
2 months ago

BJP releases part 2 of Delhi manifesto, promises free education for needy

Hindustan Times  

The Bhartiya Janata Party on Tuesday promised free education for needy from kindergarten to post-graduation at government institutes, financial assistance for competitive exams, a scholarship scheme for Scheduled Caste students, and a Special Investigation Team to probe the Aam Aadmi Party ’s government’s “corruption cases”. Former Union minister Anurag Thakur released the “Sankalpa Patra-2” at the BJP headquarters promising “a …

What BJP's second manifesto for Delhi elections promises to students
2 months ago

What BJP's second manifesto for Delhi elections promises to students

Hindustan Times  

In its second manifesto for Delhi elections 2025, the Bharatiya Janata Party promised financial assistance to youths preparing for competitive examinations and free education for needy students. BJP MPs Anurag Thakur, Ramvir Singh Bidhuri, and Manoj Tiwari with Delhi party President Virendra Sachdeva, and party leader Vijender Gupta during the launch of the second part of the party's 'Sankalp Patra' …

Delhi Elections 2025 | BJP manifesto ‘dangerous’, will stop free education in govt schools: Arvind Kejriwal
2 months ago

Delhi Elections 2025 | BJP manifesto ‘dangerous’, will stop free education in govt schools: Arvind Kejriwal

The Hindu  

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday described the BJP as a "dangerous party" and attacked their election manifesto. Mr. Kejriwal said in their first manifesto, the BJP had said that they will close down all the mohalla clinics and end the free treatment that the people of Delhi are getting. “In today’s manifesto, they have written that they …

Delhi Assembly Election 2025: BJP releases second manifesto; promises free education from KG to PG
2 months ago

Delhi Assembly Election 2025: BJP releases second manifesto; promises free education from KG to PG

The Hindu  

The BJP on Tuesday released the second part of its three-part Sankalp Patra for the Delhi Assembly election. The latest instalment promises free education for students in need from kindergarten to postgraduation in government institutions, and collaborative solutions for Delhi’s issues with the Centre and neighbouring States. Similar to the AAP’s Dr. Ambedkar Samman Scholarship, which promises scholarships for Dalit …

Delhi BJP woos students with financial aid, AAP calls it attempt to end free education
2 months ago

Delhi BJP woos students with financial aid, AAP calls it attempt to end free education

India Today  

The BJP on Tuesday announced a slew of poll promises aimed at students as it released its second manifesto for the upcoming Delhi election. The BJP vowed free education "from KG to PG" for needy students in government education institutes if the party comes to power in the upcoming Delhi assembly polls. WHAT BJP PROMISED IN ITS MANIFESTO “Free education …

AAP vs BJP freebies: Who promised what ahead of Delhi election? A comparison
2 months, 1 week ago

AAP vs BJP freebies: Who promised what ahead of Delhi election? A comparison

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party and the Aam Aadmi Party, the two top contenders of the Delhi assembly election have announced a slew of perks for the people of the city in a bid to woo them for the high-voltage poll, which is set to take place on February 5. The BJP, in its manifesto, also announced ₹ 21,000 and six …

Delhi Election: Kejriwal Announces Free Water, Power For Tenants
2 months, 1 week ago

Delhi Election: Kejriwal Announces Free Water, Power For Tenants

ABP News  

Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal has announced that his party would take decisive steps to extend the benefits of free electricity and water to tenants if it makes a comeback in the upcoming Delhi elections. "Wherever I go, I meet people living on rent who say they benefit from good schools and hospitals but are deprived of free electricity …

Arvind Kejriwal’s new poll promise ahead of Delhi Election — Free electricity, water for TENANTS
2 months, 1 week ago

Arvind Kejriwal’s new poll promise ahead of Delhi Election — Free electricity, water for TENANTS

Live Mint  

Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal announced a new poll promise on Saturday — this time for the tenants living in Delhi. He said the tenants will get free water and electricity if the AAP wins the Delhi Assembly Election 2025. "Tenants living in Delhi don't get the benefit of free water and free electricity…Wherever I go, I meet people …

Delhi Assembly Election: Kejriwal says he could not fulfil 3 promises, work will be completed in next 5 years
2 months, 1 week ago

Delhi Assembly Election: Kejriwal says he could not fulfil 3 promises, work will be completed in next 5 years

India TV News  

Former Delhi chief minister and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday acknowledged he could not fulfil three promises that he had made to the people of Delhi which includes cleaning the Yamuna River, providing clean drinking water, and upgrading Delhi's roads to European standards. "I could not fulfill 3 promises - first cleaning the Yamuna, second providing clean drinking …

Delhi Election 2025: Arvind Kejriwal slams BJP over manifesto – ‘fighting elections on AAP guarantees’
2 months, 1 week ago

Delhi Election 2025: Arvind Kejriwal slams BJP over manifesto – ‘fighting elections on AAP guarantees’

Live Mint  

Delhi Election 2025: Former Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal, on Friday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of copying Aam Aadmi Party's pre-poll promises in its manifesto for upcoming elections in the national capital. Kejriwal's remarks came soon after the Bharatiya Janata Party released its manifesto promising ₹2,500 per month to women, among other sops, if it comes to power …

AAP promises free bus rides for male students, 50% concession on Metro fares
2 months, 1 week ago

AAP promises free bus rides for male students, 50% concession on Metro fares

Hindustan Times  

Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Friday announced free bus rides for male school and college students, along with a 50% concession on Metro fares for all students, if his party is voted back to power in next month’s assembly elections, urging the Centre to collaborate with the Delhi government in sharing the cost of this initiative. Currently, …

Delhi poll: Arvind Kejriwal writes to PM Modi, seeks student discount in Metro
2 months, 1 week ago

Delhi poll: Arvind Kejriwal writes to PM Modi, seeks student discount in Metro

Hindustan Times  

In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal has demanded a 50 per cent rebate for students in Delhi Metro fares, the party said on Friday, hours ahead of the BJP releasing its manifesto for the Assembly polls in the city. Later, addressing a press conference, Kejriwal announced free bus rides for male students if his …

Delhi Election 2025: Kejriwal’s Student-Centric Proposal, Seeks PM Modi's Support for Fare Discounts
2 months, 1 week ago

Delhi Election 2025: Kejriwal’s Student-Centric Proposal, Seeks PM Modi's Support for Fare Discounts

ABP News  

In a strategic move ahead of the Delhi Election 2025, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has penned a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to support a significant fare discount for students traveling in the Delhi Metro. The Chief Minister also revealed plans for a free bus travel scheme for students, extending similar benefits to those using public …

Delhi Polls: Arvind Kejriwal seeks 50% subsidy on Metro fares for students from PM Modi ahead of BJP manifesto release
2 months, 1 week ago

Delhi Polls: Arvind Kejriwal seeks 50% subsidy on Metro fares for students from PM Modi ahead of BJP manifesto release

Live Mint  

Delhi Assembly elections: AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Friday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to provide a 50% subsidy on Metro fares for school and college students. "To reduce the financial burden on students, I propose to give 50 per cent concession to students in Delhi Metro," the letter read. Kejriwal said that the students in Delhi are …

Kejriwal proposes metro rides for Delhi students at half fare, seeks PM's support
2 months, 1 week ago

Kejriwal proposes metro rides for Delhi students at half fare, seeks PM's support

India Today  

Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Friday put forward a proposal to provide metro rides to students in Delhi at half of the regular fare in a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In his letter to PM Modi, Arvind Kejriwal also proposed that the subsidy, given to students, will be equally borne by both the Delhi and …

Arvind Kejriwal's big poll promise: Free bus rides for students in Delhi
2 months, 1 week ago

Arvind Kejriwal's big poll promise: Free bus rides for students in Delhi

India Today  

Aam Aadmi Party convener Arvind Kejriwal made another big poll promise ahead of the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections. Kejriwal revealed the plan in his letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying the AAP government is considering offering free bus travel for students, expanding on its existing scheme of free bus rides for women in the city. KEJRIWAL'S LETTER TO PM …

Kejriwal's 5 big promises to Delhi autowalas: 'Pucho App, financial assistance for daughter's marriage'
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Kejriwal's 5 big promises to Delhi autowalas: 'Pucho App, financial assistance for daughter's marriage'

India TV News  

Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday gave five big guarantees to autorickshaw drivers in Delhi. The former Delhi chief minister ahead of the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, met the auto drivers at his residence earlier. Kejriwal said that when an auto driver’s daughter gets married, the Delhi government will give Rs 1 lakh to the family and Rs …

Arvind Kejriwal Exclusive: Former CM Highlights Concern for Delhi’s Future, Watch Full Interview
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Respond to Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest with your vote, AAP tells Delhi in new pitch
11 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Kejriwal in Rajasthan promises 300 units free electricity, better education
1 year, 9 months ago

Kejriwal in Rajasthan promises 300 units free electricity, better education

Hindustan Times  

Delhi chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party convenor on Sunday sounded the bugle for the assembly elections in Rajasthan where he promised 300 units of free electricity, mohalla clinics, jobs, schools and a corruption-free state. Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal in Rajasthan Launching a scathing attack at the Centre, Kejriwal said that the government is being run by “illiterate people”, …

‘Bus drivers do not stop for women passengers’: Delhi CM Kejriwal lists free bus ride as reason
1 year, 10 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 …

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal promises free education if Aam Aadmi Party elected to power in Gujarat
2 years, 7 months ago

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal promises free education if Aam Aadmi Party elected to power in Gujarat

The Hindu  

In another pre-poll guarantee for Gujarat, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on August 16 announced free and quality education to the people of the poll-bound State and auditing of private schools if the Aam Aadmi Party was elected to power in the year-end Assembly elections. The AAP convener also promised to improve infrastructure of the existing government schools and open …

AAP will remain committed to free metro rides for women: Delhi Minister
5 years, 1 month 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 …

Delhi Assembly Elections 2020: With new website, Arvind Kejriwal steps into voters' homes to discuss AAP govt's accomplishments, plans
5 years, 1 month 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 …

Free bus rides for everyone, cleanliness among top agendas of AAP for next term: Arvind Kejriwal
5 years, 3 months 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 …

Opposition term free ride scheme 'poll stunt' by AAP ahead of Assembly elections next year
5 years, 4 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, 6 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, 6 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 …

Delhi’s AAP govt is yet to fulfil 2015 manifesto promise of concessional travel passes to senior citizens, disabled and students
5 years, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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 …

AAP ministers to interact with people; seek feedback, monitor progress of projects from today
5 years, 9 months ago

AAP ministers to interact with people; seek feedback, monitor progress of projects from today

India TV News  

AAP ministers to interact with people; seek feedback, monitor progress of projects from today Starting from Tuesday, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his cabinet colleagues will be amidst people. Days after losing the Lok Sabha polls in Delhi, the ruling Aam Aadmi Party has decided to send the Ministers among people to monitor the progress of projects and take …

‘Don’t need Centre’s nod for free Metro ride’: Arvind Kejriwal
5 years, 9 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, 9 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 …

Arvind Kejriwal's proposed scheme to provide free metro, bus rides to women smacks of bad economics, puts fragile infra to test
5 years, 9 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, 9 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 …

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