KEJRIWAL TOUTS OLD PENSION SCHEME

AHMEDABAD: Aam Aadmi Party convener and Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday announced a “guarantee” of implementation of one pension scheme (OPS) if his party is voted to power in Gujarat.

“Two months ago, the scenario in Gandhinagar was such that thousands of government employees came out on the streets and surrounded the entire secretariat. Such a sight was never seen in Gujarat earlier. Their only demand was implementation of the OPS. Today, I want to tell all the employees of Gujarat that once our government is formed, a notification will be issued to implement the OPS by January 31,” Kejriwal said.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener and Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday “guaranteed” that the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) will be implemented in the state within a month of the AAP forming the government.

“Two months ago, the scenario in Gandhinagar was such that thousands of government employees came out on the streets and surrounded the entire secretariat. Such a sight was never seen in Gujarat earlier. Their only demand was implementation of the OPS. Today, I want to tell all the employees of Gujarat that once our government is formed, a notification will be issued to implement the OPS by January 31,” Kejriwal said at a media briefing in Surat.

The Punjab government on November 27 had issued a notification to implement OPS, he added.

The Delhi chief minister has announced a number of “guarantees” or poll promises if his party is voted to power in pollbound Gujarat. They include 300 units of free power for all households, 1 million jobs, ₹3,000 monthly stipend for unemployed youth, free and quality health care and education and an honorarium of ₹1,000 for all women.

Kejriwal, who has been frequently visiting poll-bound Gujarat since March this year, held a roadshow in Jamnagar and attended a meeting with textile traders in Surat on Sunday.