In a move aimed at empowering women ahead of the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections, former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday announced a financial aid scheme for women in the national capital. The scheme will provide Rs 2,100 every month to women above the age of 18, which will be directly deposited into their bank accounts.
Kejriwal’s announcement comes as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) prepares to contest the upcoming elections, with the party seeking a third consecutive term in power. The decision to introduce the financial aid plan is seen as a major step in the AAP’s efforts to appeal to the women voters in Delhi, a significant demographic in the region.
“Every woman in Delhi above the age of 18 will receive Rs 2,100 every month. This will be directly transferred to their bank accounts,” Kejriwal said in his statement. He emphasized that the initiative aims to support women in their daily lives and provide them with greater financial independence.
This move comes as part of the AAP’s broader strategy to address women’s welfare and make Delhi a model of progress and equality. Kejriwal’s announcement has garnered attention, with many seeing it as an effort to strengthen the party’s position ahead of the elections.
The ruling AAP has consistently focused on social welfare initiatives, including free electricity, water, and improved healthcare, which have contributed to the party’s popularity in the capital. The new financial assistance program for women is expected to further solidify AAP’s commitment to social justice and economic empowerment.
As the party gears up for the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections, this initiative is likely to play a crucial role in its campaign, as Kejriwal and his party seek to maintain their stronghold in the national capital.
