Sandeep Dikshit: Kejriwal's Promises Remain Unfulfilled After Five Years
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Synopsis
New Delhi, Jan 18 (NationPress) Sandeep Dikshit, Congress leader and rival to AAP's Arvind Kejriwal in the New Delhi Assembly seat, criticizes Kejriwal for making unfulfilled promises to tenants over the past five years, including free utilities. Dikshit expresses concerns over the lack of action on key issues.
Key Takeaways
- Kejriwal's unfulfilled promises over five years.
- Criticism of BJP's manifesto for lacking originality.
- Insufficient action on electricity subsidies for tenants.
- Controversy over documentary screening halted by police.
- Upcoming Delhi Assembly elections set for February 5.
New Delhi, Jan 18 (NationPress) As AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal unveiled a range of commitments for tenants in Delhi, such as complimentary electricity and water, his Congress counterpart for the New Delhi Assembly seat, Sandeep Dikshit, remarked on Saturday that the former Chief Minister has been making similar promises for the past five years without fulfilling any of them.
In a conversation with IANS, Dikshit stated: "He (Kejriwal) has been repeating the same promises for five years. He made similar claims two or three years back, and he continues to do so. Why hasn’t he implemented any initiatives yet? What has been executed? I’ll tell you, he’s still parroting the same lines after three or four years. Do not place your trust in any of his assurances. Tenants ought to benefit from lower electricity bills, yet no actions have been taken regarding electricity subsidies until now. What more is left to accomplish?"
The Congress leader also addressed the BJP manifesto, which pledged various benefits, including Rs 2,500 monthly support for women, a Rs 500 subsidy for LPG cylinders, and medical insurance coverage of up to Rs 10 lakh for each resident.
"They’ve borrowed ideas from Congress, some from here, some from there. They even replicated our Indira Rasoi from Karnataka. There’s nothing unique in it. I believe the BJP has completely run out of ideas on how to serve Delhi," he commented.
Dikshit further discussed the current controversy surrounding the screening of an AAP documentary that was halted by Delhi Police.
"We don’t require a documentary on a Chief Minister. What he has accomplished is evident in our everyday lives. We walk on the streets, drink water, and breathe air - that illustrates the reality. What relevance does a film have in this context?" he asserted.
The Delhi Police had interrupted the screening of the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) documentary Unbreakable, citing a lack of required permissions. Kejriwal explained that the event was private and not connected to the election campaign.
During a press conference, Kejriwal stated: "A film has been produced about AAP. Today, we had a special screening for journalists, but Delhi Police intervened in the morning to halt the screening."
As the Delhi Assembly elections approach, the main political parties in the capital have committed to extensive policies aimed at attracting voters. The Aam Aadmi Party, Congress, and Bharatiya Janata Party are all competing for the support of women voters, a demographic that has received significant attention in recent electoral battles.
Last week, the Election Commission of India declared that the 9th Delhi Assembly Elections will be held on February 5 in a single phase across all 70 constituencies. The vote counting is set for February 8.
