Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has sought suggestions from US Ambassador to India Richard Verma on Thursday on various problems the national Capital is facing. Verma called on the Chief Minister on Thursday at the Delhi Secretariat.
The US Ambassador congratulated Kejriwal on the landslide victory in the Delhi Assembly elections and briefed him on the work the US Embassy carries out on several issues of social and environmental concerns. Kejriwal sought his suggestions on various issues like solid waste management, clean energy, traffic, water recycling, river cleaning and pollution.
In the meeting, Kejriwal termed corruption a ‘national problem’ and said it was taking place at all levels. Expressing commitment to address various problems facing Delhi, he said people have entrusted a huge responsibility on the AAP Government and it would do everything possible to meet their expectations.
“It’s a huge responsibility as well as an opportunity to change the city. We want to make it one of the best cities in the world. We are looking for ideas and partnership to make it one of the best cities,” Kejriwal told Verma.
On corruption, he said, “It’s a national problem. It is happening at all levels. The common man is facing the heat of it the most. During our last regime also it came down remarkably. We are working to get rid of it.”
The issue of women security also figured in the meeting which was also attended by Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia. Kejriwal also explained Verma about the anti-graft helpline launched by his Government few days ago. The Chief Minister conveyed to the US envoy that his Government would be happy to offer any sort of help to the US citizens residing in Delhi.