It has been a month since Arvind Kejriwal took his oath as the chief minister of Delhi - a month in power which was marred by several controversies, several promises met, many yet to be fulfilled, questions being raised by many on Aam Aadmi Party 's(AAP's) ability to govern. After Kejriwal's government completed one month in power
As debutant Arvind Kejriwal took oath as the seventh chief minister of Delhi, so there was hope, freshness & optimism. However, a month on - the party and its leader seem to have been mired in one controversy or the other but the chief minister believes that they have achieved a lot more than others.
One of the first promises the AAP fulfilled was a 50% cut in power tariffs & 20 kilo litres of free water every month. But a few have questioned the viability of these measures. And there are other promises that will need to be fulfilled such as the Janlokpal Bill, which the party promised to pass within a month of coming to power.
Also AAP's promise to provide Porta cabins for the homeless is yet to see the light of day - for which the HC too pulled up the governement. Similarly, progress is yet to be made on its promise of forming a woman commando force.
However, the government's decisions to start the anti-corruption helpline to expose corrupt bureaucrats, another one for nursery admissions, the abolition of VIP culture with Kejriwal using his own car & refusing security have garnered public support
In contrast, issues such as law minister Somnath Bharti's botched midnight raid & Kejriwal's Dharna at Raisina road have drawn sharp reactions.
One month of the Kejriwal government has earned the AAP both censure & praise. Though recent controversies may have dented the AAP government's image but the fact is that they have changed the political discourse in the country - making it a serious player in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
Now with the expectations of the people really high & the polls approaching - the Delhi government needs to act & quick
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