Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Wednesday said if Delhi is granted full statehood, he will turn it into a model city and an example for the world with everyone in the national capital having their own flat.

The Aam Aadmi Party chief alleged that the people of Delhi are insulted time and again by the central government which has given a "half status" to the national capital. He appealed to them to unite and join the movement towards full statehood.

"At the time of Sheila ji's government (former chief minister Sheila Dikshit) the power tariff used to increase every year for 15 years but we reduced it to half," he said, addressing a rally in Kondli in East Delhi.

Kejriwal claimed that if the city-state gets full statehood, he would "build a model city in which everyone would have their own flat and the national capital would be an example for the whole world".

"The real Delhi resides beyond the ring road, the real Delhi is in small lanes where there were no proper roads earlier," he said.

At another rally in R K Puram, Kejriwal claimed that no party is going to get absolute majority this time and urged people to vote for full statehood this time and not for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Accusing the Centre of creating "hurdles" for Delhi's development, the AAP leader alleged that he faced several obstructions at various stages to get clearances from the central government.

He said the people of Delhi pay Rs 1.5 lakh crore worth Income Tax and receive only Rs 325 crore from the Centre.

"Why should we pay so much and get so less in return? What have Delhiites done to the central government to deserve this? The situation is similar to the time before India got independence.

"First Britishers looted us, now the central government is looting us," the chief minister said.

"Just for political enmity, PM Modi stopped the development work for the common man of Delhi. Last time you voted for him, but this time do not vote for him, otherwise he would not let me work for development," he added.

The ruling AAP in the city is fighting the upcoming Lok Sabha election on the agenda of granting full statehood to Delhi.

Raising the slogan of 'Poorna Rajya Banao Jhadu ka Button Dabao', the party is busy convincing people to vote for AAP to get full statehood for Delhi.

The election to the seven Lok Sabha seats in the national capital will be held on May 12.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Wednesday said if Delhi is granted full statehood, he will turn it into a model city and an example for the world with everyone in the national capital having their own flat.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Wednesday said if Delhi is granted full statehood, he will turn it into a model city and an example for the world with everyone in the national capital having their own flat. The Aam Aadmi Party chief alleged that the people of Delhi are insulted time and again by the central government which has given a "half status" to the national capital. He appealed to them to unite and join the movement towards full statehood. "At the time of Sheila ji's government (former chief minister Sheila Dikshit) the power tariff used to increase every year for 15 years but we reduced it to half," he said, addressing a rally in Kondli in East Delhi. Kejriwal claimed that if the city-state gets full statehood, he would "build a model city in which everyone would have their own flat and the national capital would be an example for the whole world". "The real Delhi resides beyond the ring road, the real Delhi is in small lanes where there were no proper roads earlier," he said. At another rally in R K Puram, Kejriwal claimed that no party is going to get absolute majority this time and urged people to vote for full statehood this time and not for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Accusing the Centre of creating "hurdles" for Delhi's development, the AAP leader alleged that he faced several obstructions at various stages to get clearances from the central government. He said the people of Delhi pay Rs 1.5 lakh crore worth Income Tax and receive only Rs 325 crore from the Centre. "Why should we pay so much and get so less in return? What have Delhiites done to the central government to deserve this? The situation is similar to the time before India got independence. "First Britishers looted us, now the central government is looting us," the chief minister said. "Just for political enmity, PM Modi stopped the development work for the common man of Delhi. Last time you voted for him, but this time do not vote for him, otherwise he would not let me work for development," he added. The ruling AAP in the city is fighting the upcoming Lok Sabha election on the agenda of granting full statehood to Delhi. Raising the slogan of 'Poorna Rajya Banao Jhadu ka Button Dabao', the party is busy convincing people to vote for AAP to get full statehood for Delhi. The election to the seven Lok Sabha seats in the national capital will be held on May 12.

Granted statehood, Delhi will be turned into model city, example for world: Kejriwal

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday announced that he will launch an indefinite hunger strike from March 1 to demand for full statehood to Delhi.

Addressing the budget session of Delhi Assembly, Kejriwal sharpened his attack on the Centre and said the Delhi government is unable to perform its duties towards people of the city because it lacked power.

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"I will sit on an indefinite hunger strike for full statehood to Delhi from March. People have given us so much that even if we have to sacrifice our lives for them, it is immaterial," Kejriwal told the House.

He claimed the people of Delhi were facing "injustice and humiliation" since independence because the government elected by them lacked power to work for them.

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"The elected government of Delhi cannot give people justice, work for them and take up development works because it lacks power and the central government obstructs its functioning. Is the value of Delhi voters less than other states?" he questioned.

He said the Centre has control over Delhi Police, municipal corporations and DDA, which is why people "were suffering due to high crime rate, insanitation and lack of development".&nbsp;

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday announced that he will launch an indefinite hunger strike from March 1 to demand for full statehood to Delhi. Addressing the budget session of Delhi Assembly, Kejriwal sharpened his attack on the Centre and said the Delhi government is unable to perform its duties towards people of the city because it lacked power.

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday announced that he will launch an indefinite hunger strike from March 1 to demand for full statehood to Delhi. Addressing the budget session of Delhi Assembly, Kejriwal sharpened his attack on the Centre and said the Delhi government is unable to perform its duties towards people of the city because it lacked power. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal: From 1 March we will launch the movement to make Delhi a full state and we will not end it till Delhi gets full statehood. pic.twitter.com/48prR6lL4k — ANI (@ANI) February 23, 2019 × "I will sit on an indefinite hunger strike for full statehood to Delhi from March. People have given us so much that even if we have to sacrifice our lives for them, it is immaterial," Kejriwal told the House. He claimed the people of Delhi were facing "injustice and humiliation" since independence because the government elected by them lacked power to work for them. Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal: Democracy has been implemented in entire nation, but not Delhi. Public votes & selects a government, but the government has no power. So we're starting a movement on March 1 & I'll sit on indefinite fast for the full statehood of Delhi pic.twitter.com/O9BiuBVQHY — ANI (@ANI) February 23, 2019 × "The elected government of Delhi cannot give people justice, work for them and take up development works because it lacks power and the central government obstructs its functioning. Is the value of Delhi voters less than other states?" he questioned. He said the Centre has control over Delhi Police, municipal corporations and DDA, which is why people "were suffering due to high crime rate, insanitation and lack of development".

Kejriwal announces indefinite hunger strike over 'statehood for Delhi' demand from March 1

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has called a meeting with ward-level AAP officer bearers and MLAs at this residence tomorrow to discuss strategy on the issue of full statehood to Delhi which it plans to raise strongly in the run-up to Lok Sabha elections next year, party sources said.

The AAP government has called a special session of the Delhi Assembly to press its demand for full statehood to Delhi. Earlier this week, Deputy Chief Minister tabled a government resolution in this regard.&nbsp

Kejriwal is likely to speak on the issue in Delhi Assembly on Monday.

Sources said that the party will also hold a workers' convention in July on the issue of full statehood to Delhi.&nbsp

An AAP functionary said discussions will be held at tomorrow's meeting on a strategy to effective raise the issue of full statehood to the national capital.

As Lok Sabha elections are scheduled to be held next year, the chief minister, who is also the AAP's national convener, will also discuss poll strategy, another party leader said.

Earlier in the day, senior AAP leader Gopal Rai said that the Aam Aadmi Party will "expose the political opportunism" of both the BJP and Congress on the issue of full statehood for Delhi.

He said the ongoing Delhi Assembly session has "exposed the sudden U-turn" on statehood by the BJP and the Congress.

"BJP has made every attempt during the ongoing Assembly session to avoid discussion on the statehood issue," he told reporters here.

"It is beyond any reasonable understanding as to how the decades-old promise by BJP stalwarts -- former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and former deputy PM LK Advani -- has been suddenly junked by today's BJP," Rai said in a statement.&nbsp

The AAP is planning to strongly raise the statehood issue during Lok Sabha elections, party sources said.&nbsp

The AAP government has called a special session of the Delhi Assembly to press its demand for full statehood to Delhi. Earlier this week, Deputy Chief Minister tabled a government resolution in this regard

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has called a meeting with ward-level AAP officer bearers and MLAs at this residence tomorrow to discuss strategy on the issue of full statehood to Delhi which it plans to raise strongly in the run-up to Lok Sabha elections next year, party sources said. The AAP government has called a special session of the Delhi Assembly to press its demand for full statehood to Delhi. Earlier this week, Deputy Chief Minister tabled a government resolution in this regard. Kejriwal is likely to speak on the issue in Delhi Assembly on Monday. Sources said that the party will also hold a workers' convention in July on the issue of full statehood to Delhi. An AAP functionary said discussions will be held at tomorrow's meeting on a strategy to effective raise the issue of full statehood to the national capital. As Lok Sabha elections are scheduled to be held next year, the chief minister, who is also the AAP's national convener, will also discuss poll strategy, another party leader said. Earlier in the day, senior AAP leader Gopal Rai said that the Aam Aadmi Party will "expose the political opportunism" of both the BJP and Congress on the issue of full statehood for Delhi. He said the ongoing Delhi Assembly session has "exposed the sudden U-turn" on statehood by the BJP and the Congress. "BJP has made every attempt during the ongoing Assembly session to avoid discussion on the statehood issue," he told reporters here. "It is beyond any reasonable understanding as to how the decades-old promise by BJP stalwarts -- former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and former deputy PM LK Advani -- has been suddenly junked by today's BJP," Rai said in a statement. The AAP is planning to strongly raise the statehood issue during Lok Sabha elections, party sources said.

Kejriwal calls party meet on statehood issue, LS polls strategy to be discussed too

The Centre told a Supreme Court bench headed by CJI Dipak Mishra Tuesday that &quot;Delhi is a&nbsp;Union Territory and the AAP government cannot claim privileges of a state government&quot;.

This comes in the wake of the Kejriwal government telling the Supreme Court that the&nbsp;&quot;Constitution does not say the capital is to be Delhi&quot;.

Ever since Kejriwal-headed AAP came to power in Delhi, the chief minister has raised the issue of full statehood for Delhi.&nbsp;

In a hearing, senior advocate&nbsp;Indira Jaising said: &ldquo;Capital is not defined by any law. Tomorrow, the Centre can decide to move the capital to somewhere else. The Constitution also does not say the capital is to be Delhi. We know that the British moved the capital from Calcutta to Delhi. There is National Capital Territory of Delhi Act but it does not constitute Delhi as the capital of India.&quot;

&ldquo;I am not claiming that Delhi is a state as it has an assembly and a council of ministers headed by the chief minister. But like the executive powers of the states and the Centre are defined and made exclusive, a similar solution needs to be found for Delhi,&rdquo; Jaising added.

The Supreme Court refused to get into the argument and did not reply.

Last week, India&#39;s top court had said the position of Delhi is &quot;different from other states&quot; and the elected government is under an &quot;obligation&quot; to apprise the Lieutenant Governor about policy decisions.&nbsp;

India&#39;s highest court had informed the Kejriwal-led government that a &quot;balance&quot; needed to be maintained between the powers of the Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Delhi, chief minister and council of ministers.

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The Kejriwal government had earlier said to the Supreme Court the 'Constitution does not say the capital is to be Delhi'

The Centre told a Supreme Court bench headed by CJI Dipak Mishra Tuesday that "Delhi is a Union Territory and the AAP government cannot claim privileges of a state government". This comes in the wake of the Kejriwal government telling the Supreme Court that the "Constitution does not say the capital is to be Delhi". Ever since Kejriwal-headed AAP came to power in Delhi, the chief minister has raised the issue of full statehood for Delhi. In a hearing, senior advocate Indira Jaising said: “Capital is not defined by any law. Tomorrow, the Centre can decide to move the capital to somewhere else. The Constitution also does not say the capital is to be Delhi. We know that the British moved the capital from Calcutta to Delhi. There is National Capital Territory of Delhi Act but it does not constitute Delhi as the capital of India." “I am not claiming that Delhi is a state as it has an assembly and a council of ministers headed by the chief minister. But like the executive powers of the states and the Centre are defined and made exclusive, a similar solution needs to be found for Delhi,” Jaising added. The Supreme Court refused to get into the argument and did not reply. Last week, India's top court had said the position of Delhi is "different from other states" and the elected government is under an "obligation" to apprise the Lieutenant Governor about policy decisions. India's highest court had informed the Kejriwal-led government that a "balance" needed to be maintained between the powers of the Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Delhi, chief minister and council of ministers.

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Granted statehood, Delhi will be turned into model city, example for world: Kejriwal

Kejriwal announces indefinite hunger strike over 'statehood for Delhi' demand from March 1

Kejriwal calls party meet on statehood issue, LS polls strategy to be discussed too

Centre to SC: 'Delhi is union territory, AAP cannot claim privileges of state government'