Union Minister Harsh Malhotra Critiques Kejriwal's Metro Fare Subsidy Plan, Labels Him 'Frustrated'
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Synopsis
Union Minister Harsh Malhotra criticized Kejriwal's proposal for a Metro fare subsidy for students, calling it a desperate move before elections. He emphasized Kejriwal's neglect of youth and questioned the timing of such promises.
Key Takeaways
- Malhotra calls Kejriwal's subsidy proposal a desperate election tactic.
- Kejriwal urges PM Modi for support to reduce transportation costs for students.
- Malhotra questions Kejriwal's commitment to youth development.
- Residents seek a cooperative government, not one in conflict.
- Malhotra highlights lack of long-term initiatives from AAP.
New Delhi, Jan 17 (NationPress) Union Minister of State Harsh Malhotra has harshly condemned former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s latest suggestion to implement a 50 percent Metro fare subsidy for students, labeling it a last-ditch effort as the Delhi elections approach.
Kejriwal reached out to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting his backing for this initiative aimed at alleviating transportation expenses for students.
In response, Malhotra characterized Kejriwal as being “completely frustrated” with the impending elections. He scrutinized the timing of this proposal, accusing the former Delhi CM of making electoral promises solely during the election season. Malhotra asserted that Kejriwal neglected the youth of Delhi throughout his tenure and is only now presenting last-minute incentives.
Malhotra stated, “Arvind Kejriwal has become completely frustrated now, as he sees the Delhi election slipping away from his hands,” adding that the current promises and free offers he is proposing appear inadequate.
In his letter to PM Modi, Kejriwal suggested that both the Centre and the Delhi government should share the financial responsibility of Metro services.
In this correspondence, shared on social media, Kejriwal wrote in Hindi, “I am writing this letter to draw your attention to an important matter concerning the school and college students of Delhi. Students of Delhi largely depend on the Metro to reach their school or college. To reduce the financial burden on students, I propose to provide 50 percent concessions to students in Delhi.”
Malhotra further criticized the AAP government’s track record over the past decade.
“I would like to ask him why he made this announcement just 15 days before the elections. Why didn’t he think of the youth of Delhi five or ten years ago?” Malhotra continued, indicating that Kejriwal had consistently overlooked the youth.
Malhotra underscored the Delhi government’s inability to implement sustainable programs for youth empowerment, job creation, and education. “Let him tell the youth of Delhi what he has done for them in the past 10 years. Has he built new colleges, opened new skill development centres, or created jobs for the youth?” he challenged.
Malhotra also pointed out that the residents of Delhi are no longer interested in a government bogged down in internal conflicts. Rather, they seek a government that can function effectively with central leadership.
“The people of Delhi want a government that will collaborate with the central government, step by step, for the city's development,” he concluded.
