Kejriwal firm on his promises, says will bite the bullet

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Dec 23 2013 | 10:47 PM IST
AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal, who is all set to become the Chief Minister, today said reducing power tariff by 50 per cent, providing 700 litres water free to each household, implementing Janlokpal Bill and ending VIP culture will be high on his agenda.
"Our first priority will be power, water, Janlokpal Bill and ending the VIP culture (after assuming the power)," said Kejriwal.
The Aam Aadmi Party leader said that he had contested election not for himself but for the common man, who was burdened with corruption.
Today, it's not me, but the common man has become the Chief Minister, the Minister and the MLA, he added.
Kejriwal said he was not worried if his government would survive or fell during the confidence motion in the Assembly.
"We have not taken support from any parties, but all of them are saying that they are supporting us. We will bring the confidence motion on 18 important issues and others mentioned in our manifestos.
"The MLAs who have to support us, will give their support but if they fell the government then there would be re-election, and we are prepared for that," he said.
Kejriwal in his manifesto had promised to reduce the electricity tariff by 50 per cent, provide 700 litres of water free to every household, bring Janlokpal Bill in Delhi within 15 days of assuming power among other promises.
Asked if he was ready for the Lok Sabha polls, Kejriwal said it will be a tough task to handle the Parliamentary elections along with Delhi government but "we will do it."
Supporting his views, AAP leader Kumar Vishwas called upon those, who have kept themselves away from politics to come out and select a good candidate for the party to field from various places, to give a transparent government.
Meanwhile, AAP has organised two day camp for its legislators to apprise them about the functioning of the House and the party's aim and goals.
The newly-elected legislators were briefed about party's vision of 'Swaraj' or decentralisation of power, functioning of Assembly and others by senior party leaders.
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First Published: Dec 23 2013 | 10:47 PM IST

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