Higher outlay for health to tax reforms: Arvind Kejriwal's seven demands from Centre for middle class

Arvind Kejriwal

AAP convenor, Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday put forward seven demands to the Centre ahead of the Union Budget. The demands are meant to provide immediate relief to the middle class, according to the AAP supremo.

Expressing concern for the plight of middle class, Kejriwal said the middle class is bearing the maximum brunt of government's unfair tax regime.

Earlier today, Delhi chief minister Atishi and Kejriwal held a news conference, in which she accused Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ramesh Bidhuri and his associates of perpetrating "hooliganism" against AAP workers.

While putting forward the demands, Kejriwal said that the middle class is the victim of 'tax terrorism' and has become an 'ATM' for the Centre. Kejriwal said that he and his party would take issued of middle class from roads to Parliament.

Arvind Kejriwal's seven demands from  Centre:

1) The education budget should be increased to 10% from 2%. Private school fees should be capped.

2) Subsidies and scholarships be given for higher education.

3) Health budget should be increased to 10%. Tax should be removed from health insurance.

4) Income tax exemption limit should be increased to Rs 10 lakhs from 7 lakhs.

5) GST should be removed from essential commodities.

6) A strong retirement plan and pension schemes for senior citizens. Free medical services for senior citizens in all government and private hospitals across the country.

7) Senior citizens should get a 50% concession in rail travel.