BJP Manifesto Dangerous, Says Kejriwal

New Delhi: Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday described the BJP's election manifestos as "dangerous for the country" and said it wants to dismantle free health services and education in government schools.

In a press conference, Kejriwal accused the BJP of revealing its "true intentions" in the manifestos and warned voters against supporting the party. "If the BJP comes to power, they will stop free education, end free health facilities and make it difficult for the poor to survive in Delhi. This is a direct attack on the welfare of the common man," he said.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in its first poll manifesto for Delhi released last week on Friday promised Rs 2,500 monthly aid for women, Rs 21,000 for every pregnant woman, LPG cylinders at Rs 500 and also Rs 2,500 pension for senior citizens. In its second manifesto released on Tuesday, former Union Minister and senior BJP leader Anurag Thakur announced several ambitious schemes, including free education for needy students from kindergarten to postgraduate level in government institutions.