Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor and Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, promised to waive loan waivers of ₹ 2 lakh to farmers in Gujarat if AAP wins the election. On the first of his two days in the state, which will soon have assembly elections, Mr. Kejriwal spoke to farmers in the Dwarka district.
The AAP chief minister also promised the state's farmers free electricity for 12 hours each day, the purchase of crops at the minimum support price, and compensation of Rs.20,000 per acre of land in the case of crop failure.
According to Kejriwal, the current land survey will be scrapped in favor of a new one, and the command area of the Narmada Dam will be expanded to ensure that its advantages are felt throughout the entire state.
In his speech to the farmers, the AAP leader said that all previous governments had disregarded the problems of farmers, but he was ready to act.
"People frequently question me on how the 10-year-old AAP party manages to perform miracles. We are constantly progressing because of the blessings of the poor "said Kejriwal.
Kejriwal has offered several pre-election promises during his frequent visits to the BJP-ruled state in recent months, including free and high-quality healthcare, free education in public schools, free electricity up to 300 units per month, Rs.3,000 in unemployment benefits, Rs.10 lakh government jobs, and Rs.1,000 monthly allowance for women.
According to AAP sources, Kejriwal was scheduled to meet with the village heads in Surendranagar on the first day of his current tour of the state.
He was also Participate in a "town hall" meeting with Village Computer Entrepreneurs (VCEs), who work at eGram centers, to discuss how to provide better services to rural residents.
