9th May 2024;
As the Lok Sabha elections in Delhi approach, MCD Mayor Shelly Oberoi, Vidhan Sabha Speaker Ram Niwas Goyal, along with East Delhi Lok Sabha candidate Kuldeep Kumar led a crucial meeting with the Residents’ Welfare Association (RWA) members in IP Extension, East Delhi. The agenda of the AAP leaders’ interaction was to present the progress report of the Arvind Kejriwal’s governance model over the last 10 years, highlighting its transformative impact on the lives of Delhi residents, and to outline a governance vision for the next 5 years for the Lok Sabha constituency. The AAP leaders appealed to the RWA members to choose an accountable MP who works for the people by voting for Shri Arvind Kejriwal’s “Kaam Ki Rajneeti” in the Lok Sabha polls. AAP candidate Kuldeep Kumar assured the RWAs of AAP’s unwavering commitment to the development of Jamunapaar (trans Yamuna area), promising to overcome the BJP’s apathy and lead the Lok Sabha constituency towards progress.
The AAP senior leaders convened the meeting with the RWA members to present Shri Arvind Kejriwal’s governance model of 10 years, which has significantly improved the standards of living for Delhiites across all aspects of governance. They called for support for AAP’s and INDIA alliance’s East Delhi Candidate Kuldeep Kumar, a grassroots leader who has advocated for the betterment of East Delhi for more than a decade.
MCD Mayor Shelly Oberoi, presenting the AAP government’s report card, stated, “Delhi Govt’s world-class schools, provision of 24×7 and free electricity, quality health facilities through Mohalla clinics, installation of CCTV cameras and streetlights, and the development of roads and streets in colonies, are all a result of Shri Kejriwal’s dedication towards public welfare. However, all that the BJP has done is to obstruct the AAP’s work and perpetuate a state of neglect for RWAs in East Delhi. This election is a chance to set the constituency on a united path of progress, from across all levels of governance under Shri Kejriwal’s vision.”
The Mayor further said, “We’ve remained committed to improve the condition of the RWAs in Delhi and bolstering the city’s ecosystem. Along with working on a war footing to clear the Ghazipur landfill, the AAP government has accelerated efforts to improve the education system in MCD schools. In the financial year 2024, the government has allocated the largest grant ever for this purpose, signalling a strong commitment to providing effective education for the city’s children.”
Addressing CM Kejriwal’s unlawful arrest, the Mayor went on to say, “CM Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest in a fabricated case is simply to disrupt AAP’s election campaign and hinder Delhi’s governance. His vision for Delhi and its citizens is our guiding light. I am certain that this time, Delhi’s RWAs will come out overwhelmingly in support of its beloved Chief Minister and give a befitting response to the BJP’s dictatorship in the upcoming polls.”
Speaking with the RWA members on this occasion, Vidhan Sabha Speaker Ram Niwas Goyal said, “Election after election, the BJP and its leaders have made false promises only to disappear from the constituency once elected. They are forced to change candidates with each election, proving their failure to work for the betterment of the East Delhi constituency. In contrast, the Aam Aadmi Party has always prioritized the well-being of citizens first. That’s why we have chosen a candidate like Kuldeep Kumar, who was not only born and raised in East Delhi but has spent years serving the Aam Aadmi on the ground as their Councillor and MLA. He is a beacon of hope for the welfare of East Delhi, who will overcome the BJP’s dictatorship in the Lok Sabha polls.”
Lok Sabha Candidate Kuldeep Kumar assured the members of AAP’s dedication to public welfare during the meeting, saying, “East Delhi has suffered from the BJP-led Central Govt’s apathy and incompetence for years. However, Shri Arvind Kejriwal’s vision is the key that will pave the way for Jamunapaar’s development. Just as Arvind Kejriwal has relentlessly worked for the citizens of Delhi and fulfilled all the promises made to the public, we will continue the fight for the rights of East Delhi in the Parliament.”
The East Delhi AAP candidate shared that his focus is to ensure quality public infrastructure, improve law and order, and align all governing agencies to ensure that East Delhi becomes a model of cleanliness and sanitation over the next 5 years. “This entails acquiring DDA land for a new educational campus in East Delhi, as well as expanding the metro ecosystem and public transport. Furthermore, tackling law and order concerns such as the growing drug menace in East Delhi, ensuring public safety and sanitation, addressing the problem of stray animals through shelter homes, and resolving other civic issues in the constituency will also remain atop the AAP agenda in the Lok Sabha polls.”
