AAP to win over autorickshaw drivers ahead of Delhi assembly elections, announces five guarantees including 10 lakh rupee insurance policy

NEW DELHI: With the Delhi Assembly elections around the corner, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is trying to win over autorickshaw drivers, a solid vote bank, by promising them a slew of benefits. AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal has announced five pre-poll guarantees, including a 10 lakh rupee insurance policy, for auto drivers if his party returns to power.

"Life insurance up to Rs 10 lakh and accident insurance up to Rs five lakh for each driver. Rs one lakh assistance for daughter's marriage. Rs 2500 twice a year for uniform," Kejriwal said.

Kejriwal also mentioned that the government will bear the cost of coaching for children of auto-rickshaw drivers to prepare for competitive exams and the "Ask App" will restart once again.

"We stood with them before and will continue to stand with them in the future too," the AAP Chief said.

Addressing the public, he said, "I am announcing five things for auto drivers today which will be implemented when we come to power in Delhi again in February. First, we will give Rs one lakh on the wedding of the daughter of an auto-driver. Rs 2500 each will be given on Diwali and Holi to auto drivers to get their uniforms made. We will give Rs 10 lakh life insurance and Rs 5 lakh accident insurance to each auto-driver. The government will give fees for competitive exam studies of children of auto drivers."

Kejriwal also visited Kondali and had lunch at the residence of an auto-driver named Navneeth.