AAP releases manifesto committing 24-hour markets, quality education, clean water

AS the BJP and INC allege that the 70 promises made by the ruling Aam Aadmi Party before the last assembly election have not been implemented, it has made public manifesto for the February 8 polls for 70 assembly seats focussing on quality education, health, clean water and 24-hour electricity in the national capital. Released by Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia as “28-point guarantee card”, the manifesto promises doorstep delivery of ration, free pilgrimage to 10 lakh senior citizens and Rs 1 crore compensation to kin of a safai karamchari if he dies on duty. The party said its vision is to make every family prosperous and it will continue to work for full statehood to Delhi. There is plan to allow markets for 24 hours under a pilot project. AP’s vision is to enable every common man to live with dignity and prosperity, Manish Sisodia said. He said the AAP will focus on quality education, 24-hour electricity and clean water. The party also promised doorstep delivery of ration, free pilgrimage to 10 lakh senior citizens. Manish Sisodia said the AAP will also continue its efforts for the passage of Delhi Jan Lokpal Bill if it comes to power after February 8 election. The Deputy CM said the vision behind the manifesto document is to empower the youth, women and common man. Other AAP leaders present at the manifesto launch were Arvind Kejriwal, Gopal Rai, Sanjay Singh, Jasmine Shah and Dr Ajoy Kumar.AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal also challenged the BJP on Tuesday to announce its chief ministerial candidate by 1pm Wednesday and said he is ready for a public debate with him.