Kejriwal says Delhi polls battle of two ideologies, accuses BJP of giving 'freebies to corporates'
The Hindu
Arvind Kejriwal highlights AAP's welfare-focused ideology in Delhi election, contrasting with BJP's favoritism towards wealthy individuals.
AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday (January 26, 2025) said the assembly election in Delhi was not just a contest for the national capital but the entire country.
The election pits two contrasting ideologies -- one focused on welfare of the general public and the other on benefiting a select group of wealthy individuals -- against each other, he said.
"This election is about deciding how taxpayers' money should be spent. One ideology, represented by the BJP, uses public funds to waive loans worth thousands of crores for its close associates. The other, our AAP model, focuses on providing free electricity, education, health care and transport to benefit the common man," Mr. Kejriwal said at a press conference.
Criticising the BJP-led Centre, the former Delhi chief minister alleged that it had waived debts amounting to ₹10 lakh crore of 400-500 industrialists during the past five years.
"The BJP model gives people's money to its friends as loans and then writes off those loans in two to three years. In contrast, the AAP model provides direct benefits to the public, including welfare schemes worth nearly ₹25,000 per month for each household in Delhi," he said.
Mr. Kejriwal also accused the saffron party of planning to end all welfare schemes initiated by AAP if it gains power in Delhi.
"The BJP has already clarified it will stop free electricity, free bus rides (for women), and other benefits provided by the Delhi government. I ask the people, will they be able to bear this cost if the BJP is elected?" he said.
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