New Delhi, 10 January, 2025 — The AAP party leader Arvind Kejriwal has, ahead of the expected Delhi Assembly elections, announced the financial support to be provided to all Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) within Delhi for the hiring of private security guards in order to strengthen safety across the neighbourhoods of the capital.
Increased Security for Neighbourhoods
During a Friday press conference, Kejriwal attacked the Delhi law and order situation, complaining of increased chain-snatchings, thefts, and gang activities. He noted that safety, especially for women, was a big concern as they felt apprehensive going out on account of increasing crime.
These disturbances would be alleviated, he suggested, through funding from the Delhi government to the RWAs to hire private security guards who would patrol and protect their neighbouring areas.
Details of The Development
Though the details about how much financial assistance would be rendered, how many security guards would be provided to each RWA, etc., was still to be finalized, Kejriwal stated those would depend upon colony size and the number of households. He explained that it is not of a nature to replace the police force but, besides additional security arrangements, would provide the residents with greater protection.
Political Background and Critique of BJP
Kejriwal attacked BJP and the central government for their negligence concerning safety in Delhi, which have contributed to its image as a “crime capital”. He stated that no other reasons explain BJP’s inability to win the elections in Delhi for over 20 years except their failure to demonstrate any concern for the common people.
Moreover, in contrast, Kejriwal presented AAP as a party that cares for the safety of citizens. He recounted specifics from many such past initiatives-an installing CCTV cameras herein and building gated communities on this basis.
Their Plan of Action and Community Feedback
This plan for providing funding for security guards is based upon citizen feedback gathered during Kejriwal’s Delhi-wide interactions. Many residents are worried that security arrangements need improvement and that local-level security measures ought to become stronger.
AAP wishes to support RWAs in providing for security personnel to ensure that their worries are being promptly addressed and peace and partnership are restored in the fight against crime.
The elections ahead and how AAP intends to woo them
This is part of AAP’s broader campaign in preparation for the Delhi Assembly elections set for February 5, with results to be declared February 8. The party has been making a series of promises relating to public welfare, including in education, health care, and right now, security. By providing security in cooperation with the body of residents, AAP will therefore underline its commitment to developing answers for addressing immediate challenges faced by Delhi’s residents.
This rise of the AAP, where Arvind Kejriwal lifted his pledge to finance the RWAs in hiring private security guards, is representative of AAP’s focus on enhancing public safety by allowing for citizen engagement. Since the elections for the city’s leadership are fast approaching, such promises are likely to impact voter goodwill.
