The Union Territory of Delhi is gearing up for assembly elections, and promises are flooding in this political season. The ruling Aam Aadmi Party has made several enticing promises, including providing Rs. 2100 per month to women. The opposition Congress has promised free ration kits and Rs. 2500 per month for women, among other commitments.
After Aam Aadmi Party's assurances and Congress's guarantees, it's now the turn of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to present its manifesto. Today, the BJP will unveil its promises for the Delhi elections. According to reports, BJP President JP Nadda will present the party's manifesto at 2 PM on January 17. The BJP has strategically chosen this date, as it coincides with the last day for nominations.
Today is also the final day for filing nominations for the Delhi elections. The BJP has fielded candidates for 68 out of the 70 seats in Delhi. The party has left two seats, Burari and Deoli, for its allies - Janata Dal (United) and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas).
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AAP's Assurances
The Aam Aadmi Party has vowed to continue providing free education, 20,000 liters of water, and 200 units of electricity. They have also promised a one-time settlement plan for erroneous water bills. The ruling party in Delhi has guaranteed free treatment for individuals over 60 in private and government hospitals under the Sanjeevani Scheme, Rs. 18,000 monthly for priests and granthis under the Priest-Granthi Scheme, and Rs. 2100 per month for women under the Women’s Dignity Scheme.
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Congress's Guarantees
For the Delhi elections, Congress has also made five guarantees. Under the Inflation Freedom Scheme, Congress has promised free ration kits and gas cylinders at Rs. 500, along with 300 units of electricity free of charge. The Grand Old Party has pledged Rs. 2500 monthly to women under the Beloved Sister Scheme, free treatment up to Rs. 25 lakh under the Life Saver Scheme, and Rs. 8500 monthly and a one-year apprenticeship for youth under the Youth Flight Scheme.
