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AAP vs BJP vs Congress: Three cornered battle for Delhi; which party offers what ?

The result for this high stake three cornered battle will not be knowned before February 8, Aam Aadmi Party, Congress and BJP have already laid out their promises and agendas as they eye control over the capital.

Reported by:  PTC News Desk  Edited by:  Jasleen Kaur Gulati -- January 28th 2025 04:07 PM
AAP vs BJP vs Congress: Three cornered battle for Delhi; which party offers what ?

AAP vs BJP vs Congress: Three cornered battle for Delhi; which party offers what ?

PTC News Desk: The battle for Delhi assembly elections has intensified with all the political parties leaving no stone unturned to voo voo the voters of Delhi.


The result for this high stake three cornered battle will not be knowned before February 8, Aam Aadmi Party, Congress and BJP have already laid out their promises and agendas as they eye control over the capital. 

While the promise of clean water for the residents of national capital has taken a centre stage, other welfare schemes like subsidised electricity, travel fare concession and cash transfers for women are what political parties are relying upon. 

High-stakes three cornered battle for Delhi

The Aam Aadmi Party which is eyeing third term in Delhi elections achieved a sweeping victory in 2025 and 2020 with with 67 and 62 seats respectively. BJP which has been out of power for 27 years garnered three and eight seats in both the elections.

Congress on the other hand failed to achieve a single seat with consisently declining vote share from 40.3% in 2008 (when it won 43 seats) to just 4.3% in 2020.

The war of Manifestos

AAP: Under the banner of 'Kejriwal ki Guarantee' the ruling party in Delhi has outlined 15 key promises including  cash for women, job creation, free medical treatment for senior citizens, among others. Other key promises include ensuring 24/7 clean drinking water to all households, cleaning the Yamuna river, and providing scholarships covering all expenses for Dalit students studying abroad. In addition, AAP has promised concession in travel fare for students.

Congress: The veteran party of the nation has promised 300 units of free electricity exceeding AAP and BJP's schemes. While continuing the trail, the grand old party has also promised Rs 2,500 per month for women with its Pyari Didi Yojna.  For healthcare, Congress offers a Rs 25 lakh health insurance coverage for all residents under the Jeevan Raksha Yojana. Additionally, Congress has included promises of subsidised LPG cylinders at Rs 500, echoing similar promises from BJP.

BJP: The saffron party's manifesto titled as 'Vikasit Dilli Sankalp Patra' which is in expansion of expansion of Ayushman Bharat Scheme has promised Rs 10 lakh health insurance for senior citizens and economically disadvantaged families. Other promises include free electricity for up to 200 units, Rs 500 subsidies on LPG cylinders, including a free cylinder during festivals like Holi and Diwali. 

- PTC NEWS

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