People dub “Government at Your Doorstep” campaign as “Jhoot at Your Doorstep”
CHANDIGARH: The latest publicity campaign of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) — ‘Government at Your Doorstep’ — launched by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann in Ludhiana, has turned into an embarrassment for the party after several of their claims were found to be misleading. What began as a show of administrative efficiency has now become a subject of ridicule across social media platforms.
At the launch event, Kejriwal announced that citizens could now avail driving licence and other transport-related services from the comfort of their homes. “You can call 1076 anytime — even at 10 PM — and our government staff will visit your home with a printing machine to complete all documentation, ” he told the gathering, locking up the RTO office symbolically to mark the shift towards doorstep delivery of services.
However, the reality turned out to be very different. When citizens dialled 1076, they were informed that the services operate only between 9 AM and 5 PM, with two working slots — 9 AM to 1 PM, and 2 PM to 5 PM. Staff members at Sewa Kendras categorically denied accepting any appointments after 5 PM. The contrast between Kejriwal’s statement and the ground reality has left citizens mocking the promise as another hollow claim.
Adding to the controversy, Kejriwal’s recent speech in Surat, Gujarat — delivered alongside Bhagwant Mann — included several...
The host of the program, Mansoor Niazai, discussed the topic with the following guests: Javid Momand, Political Analyst Shahab Lewal, Political Analyst Kamran Aman, Military Analyst