Delhi Assembly Elections 2025: AAP and BJP Clash Over Welfare Promises, Corruption Allegations
As Delhi prepares to vote on February 5, AAP defends its welfare model while BJP vows to continue schemes and accuses AAP of corruption.
- Arvind Kejriwal unveiled AAP’s manifesto, promising 15 new guarantees including free bus travel for students, metro fare concessions, and scholarships for Dalit students.
- The BJP, led by Amit Shah, released its manifesto pledging to continue existing welfare schemes, create 50,000 government jobs, and clean the Yamuna river within three years.
- Kejriwal accused the BJP of prioritizing corporate interests over public welfare, while the BJP criticized AAP for corruption and unfulfilled promises, including the Yamuna clean-up project.
- The Congress, campaigning to regain relevance in Delhi, highlighted unemployment and criticized both AAP and BJP for failing to address key issues.
- The elections, seen as a contest of ideologies, will determine whether AAP retains power for a third term or if BJP makes a comeback after 26 years.