BJP MP Criticizes AAP for Inaction on PM Awas Yojana in Delhi

New Delhi, Feb 3 (NationPress) BJP MP from South Delhi, Ramvir Singh Bidhuri, launched a sharp criticism of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government on Monday, accusing it of failing to implement the Centre's Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) in the national capital.

"In the last decade, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has strived to provide housing for four crore poor families under the PM Awas Yojana, with approximately three crore homes already constructed. However, it is regrettable that the AAP government in Delhi has not executed this initiative," Bidhuri stated during the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address in the Lok Sabha.

Highlighting the effects on the city's migrant population, especially those from Purvanchal, Bidhuri remarked, "There are millions of individuals in Delhi who could have benefited if the scheme had been put into action. Nonetheless, despite the AAP government's negligence, I appreciate PM Modi for initiating the 'Jahan Jhuggi Wahan Makan' scheme, under which 7,000 slum residents have received flats valued at Rs 40 lakh."

Bidhuri further underscored the challenges facing slum dwellers in Delhi, asserting that while 53,000 flats have been built with central government support, the Kejriwal administration has failed to distribute them to those in need.

"The Centre repeatedly urged the AAP government to allocate these flats, but instead, the Kejriwal administration concentrated on eliminating slums without providing alternative housing solutions. Now, these flats are falling into disrepair," he alleged.

Taking a jab at former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Bidhuri drew a comparison between the situation of slum dwellers and what he termed "luxurious expenditures" by the AAP government.

"While PM Modi is dedicated to providing homes for the impoverished, Delhi's former CM broke rules by spending Rs 189 crore on a Sheesh Mahal for himself," he remarked.

Bidhuri also criticized AAP for not executing the Ayushman Bharat Yojana, which offers Rs 5 lakh health insurance coverage to citizens, accusing the Delhi government of denying residents essential healthcare services.

"The citizens of Delhi have been deprived of free healthcare under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, all due to the AAP government's political agendas," he stated.

Condemning AAP for neglecting the Vishwakarma Yojana and hindering the construction of public toilets under a central scheme, Bidhuri accused the Delhi government of prioritizing political interests over public welfare.

"AAP is intentionally obstructing the construction of toilets for their political gain instead of serving the public," he claimed.

The BJP MP also criticized the AAP government regarding the declining state of public transport in the national capital, noting that the number of buses has consistently decreased over the years.

"The public transport system in Delhi has deteriorated under AAP's governance. The only reason it remains operational is due to new reforms implemented by the Centre," he asserted.

Bidhuri attributed the corruption within the AAP government to the current issues facing Delhi, emphasizing that the Kejriwal-led administration has failed to govern effectively over the last decade.

This comes as the final day of election campaigning approaches, with political parties intensifying their appeals to voters, sharpening their critiques as they aim to secure an advantage before Delhi votes on February 5.