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Delhi Assembly Polls 2025: All you need to know

Feb 4, 2025
In this discussion, journalist Mallica Joshi from the Indian Express provides keen insights into Delhi's political dynamics as the Assembly polls approach. She highlights the Aam Aadmi Party's decade of initiatives like free electricity and water, alongside the challenges they face. The deep dive into the BJP's electoral strategies reveals their focus on financial incentives, especially for women. Joshi also touches on the intense rivalries over healthcare schemes and pressing voter concerns, painting a vivid picture of the electoral landscape.
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AAP's Current Position

  • The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) faces a more challenging election in Delhi than previous years.
  • Public concerns about water quality, sewage, and garbage collection have increased.
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AAP's Key Schemes

  • Free power up to 200 units remains AAP's most popular scheme, followed by free bus rides for women.
  • Improved school infrastructure is also acknowledged, while Mohalla Clinics face questions about efficacy.
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BJP's Strategy

  • BJP promises not to stop AAP's schemes and offers women ₹2500 per month, exceeding AAP's ₹2100 offer.
  • BJP also emphasizes a "double engine government" due to the Centre's significant power in Delhi.
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