NEW DELHI: With less than two weeks until voting in the Delhi Assembly elections, AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal made a bold promise to eliminate unemployment in the city within the next five years.

 In a video message, the former Delhi chief minister stressed his commitment to creating job opportunities. "My main focus will be providing jobs to our youth. Our team is working on a detailed plan to address the unemployment issue," he shared.

Kejriwal highlighted his government's success in Punjab, where they created 48,000 government jobs in under two years and facilitated over 3,00,000 private-sector jobs for young people.

"We know how to generate employment, and we are sincere in our efforts. With your support, we will rid Delhi of unemployment in the next five years," he assured.

The Delhi Assembly elections are set for February 5, with results due on February 8. AAP is aiming for a third consecutive term, but faces stiff competition from the BJP.

Kejriwal also presented a seven-point manifesto targeting the middle class, which he believes has been overlooked by previous governments. In his video message, he referred to the middle class as the "real superpower" of India’s economy but argued they have been exploited for tax purposes.

Focus on Education and Healthcare

The manifesto includes plans such as raising the education budget from 2% to 10% and capping private school fees. Kejriwal also proposed subsidies and scholarships to make higher education more affordable. He called for increasing healthcare spending to 10% of GDP and removing taxes on health insurance premiums.

Kejriwal also advocated for raising the income tax exemption limit from Rs 7 lakh to Rs 10 lakh, citing the financial strain on the middle class. He proposed eliminating GST on essential goods, claiming it unfairly impacts middle-class families.

Retirement Plans and Senior Citizen Benefits

Kejriwal pushed for stronger retirement benefits, including free healthcare for senior citizens at both private and government hospitals. He also urged the central government to restore a 50% discount on train fares for seniors, which was recently removed.

The BJP criticized Kejriwal’s proposals, accusing him of misleading the middle class with populist promises rather than offering a clear and practical vision. Despite the criticism, Kejriwal vowed that AAP MPs would raise the concerns of the middle class in upcoming parliamentary sessions.