The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), led by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, has launched its electoral campaign for Haryana with a promise of significant reforms and freebies. On July 20, Sunita Kejriwal, accompanied by senior party leaders, unveiled a series of guarantees aimed at transforming the state, which has been governed by the BJP for two consecutive terms. This move marks the beginning of AAP’s efforts to contest all 90 Assembly seats in the upcoming polls, slated for October.
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- Sunita Kejriwal, wife of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, launched AAP’s electoral campaign in Haryana.
- The campaign features “Kejriwal’s guarantees,” promising free round-the-clock electricity, similar to Delhi and Punjab.
- Other guarantees include employment for every youth, education for every child, free medical treatment, and Rs 1,000 per month for women above 18 years.
- The AAP plans to contest all 90 Assembly seats in Haryana in the upcoming elections.
- AAP’s state unit chief, Sushil Gupta, stated that the party is ready to fight the elections vigorously.
- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann emphasized the party’s commitment to contesting with full strength.
- AAP National Secretary Sandeep Pathak highlighted that the party has conducted public dialogues in around 6,500 villages.
- Pathak mentioned that the call for change is prevalent across Haryana.
- The party had previously contested one Lok Sabha seat in Haryana in alliance with Congress as part of the INDIA bloc.
- The Haryana Assembly elections are expected to be held in October.
