Delhi Assembly elections just around the corner, AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal decided to shake things up on Monday by presenting his list of “15 guarantees.” Think of it as his political New Year’s resolutions—but with actual deadlines and no cheat days allowed
Standing tall and confident, Kejriwal declared, “Today, I present to you Kejriwal’s guarantee. Not a promise, not a manifesto, but pakki baat.” He then threw a not-so-subtle jab at the BJP, saying, “Unlike their promises, which turn into chunavi jumle faster than a cricket match’s powerplay, our guarantees actually mean something.” Shots fired, much?
Jobs, Women’s Allowances, and a Whole Lot of Ambition
Leading with the issue of unemployment, Kejriwal promised that if AAP returns to power, “Nobody in Delhi will sit idle.” He hinted that his team’s degrees aren’t just decoration pieces for their walls: “We have qualified people like Manish Sisodia and Atishi. We’re not just winging it like them (BJP).”
Oh, and for the ladies? A cool ₹2,100 per month under the Mahila Samman Yojana. It’s like Kejriwal is saying, “Ladies, here’s a little something for your monthly Netflix, snacks, and self-care.”
Freebies Galore: Because Who Doesn’t Love a Good Discount?
Kejriwal then whipped out a Santa-worthy sack of goodies:
- Free healthcare for senior citizens (because grandmas and grandpas deserve the royal treatment).
- Waived water bills, because who needs inflated prices when you’re just trying to wash dishes in peace?
- Free bus rides for students, plus a 50% metro fare concession. Your broke college phase just got a little easier.
- And for the pujaris and granthis (temple and gurdwara staff), a guaranteed ₹18,000 monthly salary—because spirituality also needs financial stability.
The pièce de résistance? European-standard roads. Yes, the ones that’ll make you wonder if you accidentally drove into Switzerland. Although, Kejriwal did admit that his 2020 promise to clean the Yamuna and fix Delhi’s roads didn’t quite pan out. Blame COVID, blame jail time, or maybe just blame 2020 in general. “But this time,” he swore, “we mean business.”
Kejriwal’s guarantees:
1. Unemployment to be solved
2. Mahila Samman Yojana (monthly Rs 2,100 to every woman)
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3. Sanjeevani Yojana (free medical services to all above 60 years at all hospitals)
4. Inflated water bills to be waived
5. 24×7 clean drinking water in all households in Delhi
6. The Yamuna to be cleaned
7. Roads to be made and maintained as per European standards
8. Dr Ambedkar Scholarship Yojana (Government to fund foreign education for Dalit students)
9. Free bus travel for all students; 50% concession on metro fares
10. Rs 18,000 per month for all pujaris and granthis
11. Free electricity and water
12. All blocked and old sewage lines to be replaced
13. A window to issue new ration cards
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14. Rs 10 lakh life insurance and Rs 5 lakh accident insurance for all autorickshaw drivers and e-rickshaw pullers. Wedding aid of Rs 1 lakh for their daughters and free coaching for their children.
15.Funds for RWAs to appoint and maintain independent security guard
The “Revdi” Chronicles
Addressing BJP’s “press-the-lotus-button” threat to free electricity and water schemes, Kejriwal asked Delhiites to think practically: “Do you really want to say goodbye to saving ₹25,000 a month? That’s your Netflix, groceries, and one overpriced coffee date, all sorted!” He cheekily added, “So, press the jhadu (broom) button—Delhi’s symbolic version of Lakshmi herself!”
And the Countdown Begins
The battle royale between AAP, BJP, and Congress is set for February 5, with results rolling out on February 8. Whether Kejriwal’s promises stick or swerve, one thing’s for sure—this campaign season is as entertaining as binge-worthy political drama.
Stay tuned, Delhi. And remember: a clean Yamuna and European roads might just be a jhadu click away.
