Kejriwal announces Rs. 1,000 for Women at Burari public dialogue

| Updated: 30 November, 2024 6:44 pm IST

Kejriwal addresses public gathering in Burari, Delhi (Pic : X)

NEW DELHI: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal unveiled a new initiative for women during a public dialogue in Burari on Friday, pledging Rs. 1,000 per month for all mothers and sisters in the city. He assured residents that the registration process for the scheme would begin soon, emphasizing that only women with valid voter ID cards would qualify.

Interacting with an enthusiastic crowd during his padyatra, Kejriwal received a warm reception with chants of “Phir Lenge Kejriwal” (We will bring Kejriwal again) and garlands from supporters. He encouraged women without voter IDs to secure one to avail themselves of the scheme’s benefits. Local MLA Sanjeev Jha and senior AAP leaders joined the event to lend their support.

बुराड़ी विधानसभा की गलियों में आज पदयात्रा के दौरान जो प्यार और समर्थन मिला, वो शब्दों में बयां नहीं किया जा सकता। जनता का ये अटूट भरोसा ही हमें और भी बेहतर काम करने के लिए प्रेरित करता है। pic.twitter.com/QM0GJStJCF

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) November 29, 2024

Separately, former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia criticized the BJP government for escalating violence in Delhi, citing gang-related shootouts in areas like Kabir Nagar and Narayana. He also highlighted growing public anxiety over bomb threats targeting schools and airports, accusing the BJP of inaction.

On Saturday, Kejriwal inaugurated a 450-bed government hospital in Burari via video conference. He hailed the hospital as a timely addition to Delhi’s healthcare infrastructure, particularly as COVID-19 cases in the capital have significantly declined since peaking on June 23 with 3,947 cases.

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“Over the last month, cases, deaths, and positivity rates have decreased while recovery rates have improved. This is due to the collective efforts of doctors, nurses, and paramedics,” said Kejriwal, expressing gratitude to healthcare workers.

As of Friday, Delhi recorded 1,025 new COVID-19 cases and 32 deaths, bringing the city’s total to 1,28,389 cases and 3,777 fatalities. Kejriwal reiterated his commitment to strengthening Delhi’s health and social welfare systems.