No shortage of water in Delhi next summer: CM Kejriwal
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said there would be no shortage of water in Delhi in the next summer. While addressing a gathering after inaugurating a power substation in south Delhi yesterday, he said, "There is problem of water supply in some areas of the city. We are working on many projects. I hope in next summers, you will not have the problem of water."
Delhi govt to cap excess charges by private hospitals
Kejriwal said that his government would enforce the proposed policy to cap excess charges by private hospitals, within a month. He said private hospitals would not be allowed to have more than 50% profit, as he claimed that they were charging high prices and earning over 1000% profits. Kejriwal asserted that his government would fulfill all promises and urged the people to have patience.
I am a quarter CM of a half state: Kejriwal
"We have to fight a lot, files are stuck up. I am a quarter chief minister of a half state. If we have full statehood, work will be done quicker," Kejriwal said.
Official documents will be delivered to your doorstep: Kejriwal
Highlighting the achievements of AAP government in education, power, and healthcare, Kejriwal said a scheme for doorstep service will be started in next couple of months. "You had to pay bribe for official documents like caste certificates. Now government officials will visit you for preparation of these documents at your houses. These documents will be delivered to your doorstep within a week," he said.
Delhi Lt. Governor opposed to the doorstep service
On being asked about the objection of Delhi Lt. Governor Anil Baijal to the ruling AAP government's doorstep delivery of ration scheme, the Chief Minister said he would meet the Lt. Governor. The AAP dispensation has often had run-ins with the office of the Lieutenant Governor on a host of issues, ever since it formed the government in 2015.