- India,
- 10-Dec-2024 05:38 PM IST
Arvind Kejriwal News: Political stir has intensified even before the announcement of the dates of assembly elections in Delhi. In such a situation, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Chief Minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday played a big political gamble and announced several new schemes for auto drivers. Through these announcements, Kejriwal has tried to woo auto drivers and their families.5 key points of Kejriwal's announcementLife insurance and accident insurance:Arvind Kejriwal said that if his government is formed, Delhi auto drivers will get life insurance of Rs 10 lakh and accident insurance of Rs 5 lakh. This step will be like a security shield for them.Help in daughter's marriage:Financial assistance of Rs 1 lakh will be given by the government in the marriage of the daughter of auto drivers. Calling it a social responsibility, Kejriwal said that this assistance will make the life of auto drivers easier.Financial support for uniform:Kejriwal told that it is mandatory for auto drivers to wear uniform, but getting it made is expensive for them. In such a situation, twice a year on Holi and Diwali, each driver will be given Rs 2,500 to get uniforms made.Children's education expenses:The Delhi government will bear the entire cost of coaching for competitive exams for the children of auto drivers. This initiative can prove to be a big step for the better future of their children.Plan to relaunch 'Poochho App':Kejriwal said that 'Poochho App' will be restarted for auto drivers. Through this app, passengers will get the facility to contact registered auto drivers and book rides.Political equation and objectiveThese announcements of Arvind Kejriwal have been made directly keeping in mind the auto drivers of Delhi, who are considered to be an important vote bank of the Aam Aadmi Party. This step is very important in view of the tough competition for 70-member seats in the upcoming assembly elections.Targeting BJP and CongressDuring the announcements, Kejriwal targeted BJP and Congress and said that his government has always stood with the auto drivers. He expressed confidence that in the upcoming elections, the public will once again elect the Aam Aadmi Party to power.Part of the election strategyThese promises of Kejriwal are not only a part of his election strategy but it is also an effort to bring auto drivers and their families into the mainstream in Delhi. Such announcements can become a challenge for other parties.Only the election results will tell how successful this initiative of the Aam Aadmi Party is, but for now, these announcements of Kejriwal are enough to create a stir in Delhi politics.