AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal with Dilip Pandey addressing the media at party office on Saturday (January 18, 2025). Photo Sushil Kumar Verma

Free power, water schemes to cover tenants too if AAP returns to power: Arvind Kejriwal

AAP promises free electricity and water for tenants in Delhi if re-elected, focusing on welfare initiatives for upcoming elections

by · The Hindu

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday (January 18, 2025) announced that his party would take decisive steps to extend the benefits of free electricity and water to tenants if re-elected to power.

Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, he highlighted concerns raised by tenants across Delhi. "Wherever I go, I meet people living on rent who say they benefit from good schools and hospitals but are deprived of free electricity and water schemes," he said.

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Assuring a resolution to the issue, Mr. Kejriwal said, "We will ensure that after the elections, tenants, many of whom belong to the Purvanchal region, will also enjoy the benefits of free electricity and water." The announcement comes as the AAP ramps up its campaign for the Delhi assembly elections slated for February 5. The results are to be declared on February 8.

Seeking a third consecutive term, the AAP has built its campaign around its welfare initiatives, presenting free utilities and improved public services as its core strengths.

Published - January 18, 2025 01:13 pm IST