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With a view to create consensus among parties on issues that matter to Delhi,apex industry body ASSOCHAM has released a seven-point growth agenda for political parties to include in their election manifestos,in the run-up to the Assembly elections. The paper titled ‘ASSOCHAM Suggestions for Election Manifesto of Political Parties in Delhi’ was released by Dr Lalit Khaitan,chairman of the Northern Region Development Council of ASSOCHAM.

The 23-page paper has been given to all major political parties — BJP,Congress,AAP,BSP,SP and others to help them chart a manifesto relevant to the most pressing issues facing the city. It highlights primary issues related to the city’s politics,governance,infrastructure,livelihood security,economic security,energy security,ecological and state security.

In the backdrop of the gangrape of a 23-year-old paramedic student in the city last year,the paper suggests the government create a safe,supportive and responsive environment for women,children and senior citizens.

“There is an urgent need for setting up more working women hostels to enhance safety of women at the workplace. The government should create a roadmap in this regard,” said Dr Khaitan,speaking at the paper’s release.

It also emphasises the need for developing an affordable and accessible quality healthcare system,both through PPP partnership and through improvement in the condition of government hospitals.

Talking about the education system in the city,the paper strongly suggests for pushing private schools to provide admissions to children hailing from economically weaker sections and for giving Rs 1,000 to underpriveliged children every month,instead of annually.

Arvind Kejriwal to field questions from around the world on Oct 20

Reaching out to people across the world,Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will be hosting a Google-Hangout with Arvind Kejriwal on October 20. Through the event that will go on AAP’s website on the same day,participants will get a chance to interact with and ask questions to Kejriwal. The event is scheduled at 6 am Indian time. Participants keen to ask Kejriwal questions have,however,been asked to send the questions to the moderator. At last count,about 192 questions from 200-odd people have already been listed on the site.

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