New Delhi:
Delhi Assembly Elections has been very interesting in itself. After the fall of Congress in Delhi, Aam Aadmi Party emerged very strong. After AAP’s entry into Delhi politics, the election issues in Delhi which used to be national, became local in the assembly elections. Issues like electricity, water, education started resonating more than before. Let us know which are the issues in this election which can influence the voters the most.
In this election, Aam Aadmi Party is contesting on the basis of free schemes and working model. Whereas Bharatiya Janata Party will emphasize on “Modi factor” and development agenda. Congress has nothing to lose in Delhi, hence the party would like to strengthen itself.
Basic facilities are the most important issue for Delhi
Issues like electricity, water, education, health and employment have always been in the heart of Delhi. Women of Delhi are very conscious about security. AAP has tried to build a trustworthy image by launching schemes like free travel in buses for women. However, BJP has been cornering the Aam Aadmi Party government on other issues including CCTV cameras.
Pollution is still the most important issue
Air pollution becomes a serious problem every year in Delhi. Smog, dust from construction works, and vehicle exhaust are big issues. There have been claims from every government that pollution will be resolved, however till now no concrete solution has been seen regarding Delhi’s pollution.
The issue of slums and housing will also be important
Housing and rehabilitation is a major concern for voters living in slum areas in Delhi. AAP has started the “Where there are slums, there are houses” scheme. It remains to be seen how much the public is accepting it. It is believed that Aam Aadmi Party has a strong hold among the slum voters.
All parties on the way to free scheme
AAP’s free schemes, like free electricity, water, and bus travel, are also in the news this time. After Aam Aadmi Party, now such announcements are being made by other parties also. The BJP calls this “revenge culture” and argues that such schemes put a huge burden on the government exchequer. Delhi voters directly benefit from the free schemes. This is considered an important factor behind your popularity.
Delhi gets full state status
The demand for full statehood for Delhi has been an old one. Aam Aadmi Party has been continuously raising this issue. Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party have never shown much assertiveness regarding this. However, this issue is also likely to have an impact among the public.
law and order of delhi
The law and order of Delhi is in the hands of the Central Government. Arvind Kejriwal has been continuously raising his voice regarding this. The law and order situation of Delhi has been a big challenge. The people of Delhi can also keep this as a factor in the assembly elections.
Where will the minority votes trend?
The minority communities of Delhi have stayed away from BJP. Considering Shaheen Bagh, CAA and other small and big riots that have taken place in the last 5 years, once again the attitude of minority voters will be very important. Minority voters were once the traditional voters of Congress. However, in the last two elections, Aam Aadmi Party has been getting this vote.
