Ahead of the Delhi Assembly election slated to be held early next year, Aam Aadmi Pary's (AAP) women's wing is organising small scale meetings in all 70 constituencies of the national Capital to directly interact with women and communicate the schemes, which the ruling party has provided for women's welfare.
To ensure the success of this campaign, AAP has formed 5,000 women's groups, with each group comprising eight members. Each group is tasked with connecting with ten women. These groups hold three to four meetings daily. During these meetings, women are informed about the work done by AAP and the benefits women have received from these initiatives. "They are also told about the lack of facilities for women in states governed by the BJP," a senior party leader said.
He added that additionally, the meetings emphasise the advantages of having an AAP-led government.
"Historically, AAP has been the first choice for women voters in Delhi, and the party is determined to maintain this strong support base in the upcoming elections. AAP believes that securing women's backing is crucial to replicating the results of the 2015 and 2020 Delhi Assembly Elections," another leader stated. The women's wing also conveys the suggestions and feedback received from women during these meetings to the party's high command.
A statement by the party said that they are also told how these initiatives save them thousands of rupees on their children's education, basic amenities, and transportation, improving their overall quality of life. "The feedback collected from these interactions is shared with senior AAP leaders to help shape the party's strategies based on women's input," it said.
AAP's state convenor and Delhi minister Gopal Rai stated that the government's schemes have significantly benefited women. "Free bus travel, quality education, and free healthcare collectively save women Rs 5,000 to Rs 10,000 per month, which they can use to meet other needs.