CM Kejriwal defends govt freebies ahead of Delhi polls, says it "increases demand"

Days ahead of Delhi assembly elections, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has defended various freebies given by his government. Taking to Twitter, he said that freebies in "limited dose" is good for ecomy. He said that it increases demand by making money available to poor. Explaining furr, Kejriwal said that if done in a limited manner, it does t lead to budget deficit as extra taxes are imposed. 

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Kejriwal's explanation comes at backdrop  Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on finances. Quoting report, Kejriwal had in December said that Delhi government had maintained a revenue surplus over last five years and asserted that it was because of an "honest government".

Delhi government has in last six months, made bus rides for women, made 200 units of electricity-free, given free WiFi, and special water subsidies. It had also anunced free metro rides for women and free pilgrim for senior citizens. However, DMRC and IRCTC sought time to implement changes.

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Delhi Assembly Elections

national capital Delhi will go to polls in a single-phase on February 8 and counting of votes will take place on February 11. last day of filing minations for candidates was on January 21 and last day to withdraw minations is Thursday, January 24. BJP has fielded Bhartiya Janta Yuva Morcha president Sunil Yadav against Kejriwal from New Delhi constituency, and Congress has fielded former NSUI Delhi president Ramesh Sabharwal against him. While it was speculated that BJP will file its Delhi chief Maj Tiwari against Kejriwal, former party president Amit Shah had anunced that BJP would contest under PM Modi's leadership. 

Kejriwal proposes Mohalla Marshals in 'guarantee card' before AAP's Delhi manifesto

incumbent CM Kejriwal released a 10-point guaranty card – 'Kejriwal's Guarantee Card' and said that a detailed manifesto would follow within 10 days after a door to door campaign. While addressing media, Kejriwal spoke about guarantees saying that he will ensure se things in Delhi.  A major highlight of his promises is that re will be free bus rides for students and mohalla marshals will be appointed, similar to bus marshals. BJP is banking on PM Modi's Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas, and  Congress is eyeing a comeback in name of Late former Chief Minister Shiela Dikshit.

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