Spending tax money on public, not freebies: Delhi CM Atishi

Chief Minister Atishi on Saturday engaged with residents of Bharat Nagar and Govindpuri Extension in the Kalkaji constituency under the Aapka Vidhayak-Aapke Dwar initiative.

The event is part of the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) efforts to connect with citizens ahead of the Assembly election scheduled for February.

“Over the past 10 years, Arvind Kejriwal has consistently provided better facilities to even the poorest in Delhi because he understands the struggles of common citizens. Across the country, he is the only leader capable of giving free electricity, quality education, healthcare, women’s bus travel, and pilgrimage for the elderly,” she remarked.

In her address, Atishi also drew a sharp contrast between AAP’s policies and the BJP’s stance on welfare measures. “Unlike the BJP, which dismisses these welfare measures as ‘freebies,’ Arvind Kejriwal believes in spending public money on public welfare rather than pocketing it,” she said.

“If using taxpayers’ money to provide free electricity, water, education, healthcare, and pilgrimage for the elderly is considered distributing ‘freebies’, then Kejriwal is committed to continuing this practice.” CM added.

The Kalkaji outreach event is part of a larger drive where AAP MLAs are engaging with residents across the city to discuss the work done in their constituencies. Atishi, who represents the Kalkaji constituency, provided a detailed account of the development work undertaken in the area, including infrastructure upgrades, healthcare advancements, and the expansion of free public services.

“The people know that only Arvind Kejriwal can work for the common man. That’s why the citizens of Delhi will once again choose their son, Arvind Kejriwal, as Chief Minister,” she further said.