Gujarat wants 'new engine government' not 'double engine' one: Kejriwal

Taking a dig at the BJPled Central government Delhi Chief Minister and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said Gujarat doesnt want a doubleengine government but a new engine governmentAddressing a rally in Bhavnagar city in the pollbound state Kejriwal said if Aam Aadmi Party AAP comes to power it will withdraw on priority all false cases registered against people from various communities groups and government employees for agitating against the BJP government in the last 27 yearsIn a veiled swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modis events in Gujarat where he launched projects worth crores Kejriwal said he cannot announce such a huge package but will ensure benefits worth Rs 30000 to households through his guaranteesThey say double engine ki sarkaar a doubleengine government This time Gujarat does not want a doubleengine it wants a new engine The double engine is very old both engines are 4050 years old A new party new faces new ideology new energy and a new dawn Try for the new party you do not lose anything for trying he saidAlso Read Tharoors netagiri jibe at Kharge camp on eve of Congress presidential pollThe doubleengine phrase is used by BJP leaders to emphasize that development will be expedited if the same party is at the helm in states and the CentreTry once and give us a chance I am here to seek one chance You have given 70 years to these people You gave so many years to Congress and 27 years to BJP Give Kejriwal a chance If I do not perform I will not return to seek votes the AAP national convener saidKejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday embarked on a twoday visit to Gujarat for canvassingKejriwal said he was watching big leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party BJP visiting Gujarat during elections and announcing packages worth Rs 30000 croreFriends I do not have Rs 30000 crore I cannot announce a package for you But I can tell you that if we win I will give a benefit of Rs 30000 to your family he said and reiterated AAPs guarantees of free and quality education free treatment free electricity creation of jobs and unemployment allowance etcHe also promised to reduce inflation in Gujarat like in DelhiKejriwal cited a survey conducted by the Centre to claim that inflation in Gujarat is the highest in the country and double of Delhi This is because of massive corruption in Gujarat he addedIf you vote for an honest party we will reduce the price of everything in Gujarat like we have done in Delhi he saidStating that the countdown of the election has begun the AAP leader said his party will prioritise the withdrawal of cases registered against agitatorsThe Election Commission has not yet announced the poll program for GujaratHe said the BJP government filed false cases against agitators from different communities such as Patidars Kshatriyas Thakors Dalits Adivasis Maldharis as well as farmers and police exservicemen etcAlso read Only preventive action on toll gate protesters say policeCounting of votes is on December 8 The AAP government will form by December 15 When we form our government on December 15 all the cases registered against various people in the last 27 years by the BJP government for agitating against it will be withdrawn by December 31 All those government servants who have been suspended will be reinstated Kejriwal saidHe said the second priority of the AAP government will be to eradicate corruptionIf you want hooliganism and corruption then go with them 27 years have passed and another five years will pass If you want to get schools constructed then vote for me If you want hospitals medicines and quality treatment for your family then come to us If you want to see a better road then come to us We know how to do that he saidKejriwal reiterated that several workers and leaders of the BJP want their party to lose in pollsThey are scared of quitting the party out of fear of harassment I request all BJP leaders to stay with your party but work to defeat AAP he saidKejriwal said as per an IB report Congress is set to win less than ten seats in Gujarat electionsA big change is coming this time Be a part of the change Do not waste your vote on Congress Ask everyone not to vote for Congress he saidWe do not have money to fight the elections I am a poor person my bank account is empty I am the chief minister of Delhi for seven years and by now I should have got Rs 100200 crores My bank account is emptyWe do not have money it is for you to contest the election for your children for the future of Gujarat he addedThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever