Promises Vs Reality: Will Kejriwal Fulfill His Pledges to Auto Drivers?
On December 11, former Chief Minister of Delhi and Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal met with auto-rickshaw drivers in Delhi and announced several guarantees for them. These included a life insurance cover of ₹10 lakh. Mr. Kejriwal stated that if the AAP government is re-elected, they would also provide an accident cover of ₹5 lakh, financial assistance of ₹1 lakh for their daughters’ weddings, a biannual grant of ₹2,500 for uniforms, and free coaching for competitive exams for their children. We are asking: 1- What measures will be taken to ensure transparency and fair distribution of these benefits? 2- How soon will these guarantees be implemented if the AAP government is re-elected? 3- What is the source of funding for these guarantees, and how does the govt plan to manage it without impacting the state budget? 4- What specific challenges faced by auto-rickshaw drivers does this scheme aim to resolve? 5- Is this announcement aimed at addressing genuine concerns, or is it primarily a strategy to garner votes in the upcoming elections?
