Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's decision of free metro and bus travel for women hailed by Shatrughan Sinha, here's his statement

Actor-turned-politician Shatrughan Sinha has come out in support of AAP-led Delhi government's decision to make metro and bus rides free for women in national capital. 

In a series of tweets, Sinha mentioned and applauded  decision. Some or decisions where Sinha, w with Congress, praised Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal ministration include free water for all, cut down on electricity bills, Mohalla Clinics and motorcycle ambulances. In his tweets, Sinha also praised party's 2019 Lok Sabha election candidates Atishi Marlena and Kailash Gahlot.

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Sinha goes on to name a number of AAP leers, reserving praise for m individually, and also raising past undertakings of Kejriwal government:

Finally, Sinha, who contested and lost Lok Sabha election for prestigious Patna Sahib constituency to his once-partymate Ravi Shankar Pras by a margin of 2.84 lakh votes, also me a suggestion of his own:

Arvind Kejriwal h me anuncement on Monday citing concerns over safety of women, and also said that his government h floated a tender for installation of 1.5 lakh CCTV cameras. However, free metro and bus travel anuncement was called out by rival parties who highlighted that it h come with just 10 months to go before Delhi Assembly elections. BJP Delhi President Maj Tiwari hit out at Kejriwal, calling decision a poll gimmick and highlighting how AAP h lost ground and was taking freebie route to attempt a comeback. In 2019 Lok Sabha elections, AAP was defeated by BJP in each of Delhi's seven constituencies. 

"People must understand lies of Arvind Kejriwal and should t come under effect of his words. He has t done anything in five years, what will he do in 3 months. He has t allowed implementation of Ayushman Bharat. I demand and request him that in your last months of rule implement Ayushman Bharat and Prhan Mantri Awas Yojana." 

Tiwari also questioned AAP's promises to install free Wi-Fi and open 500 schools.

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Delhi Congress spokesperson Jitendar Kochar, meanwhile, also dubbed Kejriwal's move as 'publicity stunt'. Kochar stated that Delhi government should make metro and bus services free for students and senior citizens.

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