New Delhi. As soon as the dates of assembly elections in Delhi were announced, political activities have intensified. Meanwhile, Aam Aadmi Party chief and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding 50% fare discount to students in Delhi Metro. Kejriwal has said in his letter that both the Central Government and Delhi Government have equal share on Delhi Metro, hence this responsibility should also be shared by both the governments. He wrote, “We are working on a plan by the Delhi government to make bus travel completely free for students. In such a situation, if students are given concessions in Metro, it will reduce the financial burden on them.”
AAP National Coordinator @ArvindKejriwal Ji wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to give 50% discount in metro fare to students✍️
👉 In the letter, Kejriwal ji said – Delhi and Central Government should together bear the expenses arising from this.
👉 To make bus travel free for women in Delhi… pic.twitter.com/LgtOh6iS5l
— AAP (@AamAadmiParty) January 17, 2025
Proposal to reduce the financial burden on students
Arvind Kejriwal has written in his letter, “Many school and college students of Delhi are dependent on Metro. The 50% concession in metro fares is very important to make their education convenient and affordable. “This will ease the financial burden on students and their families.”
Arvind Kejriwal ji’s big announcement for students🔥💯
🔷 Bus travel will be free for all students in Delhi
🔷 Letter written to Prime Minister Modi regarding giving 50% discount in fare to students in Delhi Metro.@ArvindKejriwal pic.twitter.com/Zeb5dkCTk0
— AAP (@AamAadmiParty) January 17, 2025
Equal contribution of central and state government
Kejriwal described this matter as a matter of partnership between the Delhi government and the central government. He wrote, “The Delhi Metro project is run with the cooperation of the Central and State Governments. In such a situation, the expenses incurred for concession in metro fares should be divided equally between the central and state governments. I am confident that you will accept this proposal.”
Plan to make bus travel free soon
According to sources, there is also a possibility that Arvind Kejriwal may announce free travel in buses for students before the assembly elections. This move of Kejriwal is being seen as an election strategy. The opposition is also likely to intensify its rhetoric regarding this issue. In the political circles of Delhi, this letter is being considered as a big bet for the election agenda and the interest of the students. Now it remains to be seen how the central government reacts to this proposal.
