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With 6 promises, Arvind Kejriwal hopes to give a glimpse into Goa under AAP

With 6 promises, Arvind Kejriwal hopes to give a glimpse into Goa under AAP

Six promises have been made by Arvind Kejriwal, the leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), in hopes of showcasing what life in Goa would be like under their rule. The promises include round-the-clock power supply with 300 free units of electricity each month, free bus travel for all women, Rs 3,000 monthly financial assistance for women above 18, scrapping a controversial provision in the Goa Town and Country Planning Act within a month, health insurance cover of Rs 10 lakh per family, and a sports ground in every village.

Kejriwal addressed a party event in Panaji, expressing that the people of Goa are disillusioned with both the BJP and Congress. He alleged that Congress MLAs switch sides to join the BJP, supporting their government, and that BJP rule has led to corruption, water shortages, long power-cuts, and high electricity tariffs. Kejriwal urged Goans to vote for AAP as a change, claiming they have fulfilled similar promises in Delhi and Punjab.

The 'Goa First' alliance, formed between AAP and the Goa Forward Party (GFP), seeks to provide an alternative to the BJP-Congress collusion. Kejriwal assured that if AAP forms the government, all past electricity tariff arrears for domestic consumers would be waived off within a week, and all women aged 18 and above will receive Rs 3,000 monthly.

Additionally, health insurance of Rs 10 lakh per family and a sports ground in every village would be provided. When asked about funding for these promises, Kejriwal, with an accounting background, stated that the government has plenty of money; the issue lies in the lack of intent from those in power.

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