100 days of AAP: What the Aam Aadmi thinks of Delhi Government

By Ishan Kukreti

AAP stormed into the Delhi Assembly with an unprecedented majority some 100 days back. Since then, Arvind Kejriwal and his party have remained a hot button topic across all platforms of media.

The party has gone through a lot in these 100 days. The internal conflict, a very popular central government as a comparison, and Delhites' own trust issues with the party has shaped AAP's centenary of 24 hour days.

NewsGram talked to a few people in the city to gauge the mood of the masses.

Babu Ram Negi, a businessman thinks the party has not performed as per its promises so far. "The problem of law and order is not being dealt with properly. Some sort of compromise must be reached with the center on the issue of Delhi Police. AAP cannot keep blaming BJP for things and has to come up with a solution."

Mohit and Harsh, IT professionals, feel that AAP government has done an average job. "It's a 50-50 thing. Some good things have happened alongside major goof ups. AAP has to clean its internal politics and structure," Harsh says.

Mohit too feels something similar. "The practicality needed for execution of policies I feel, is lacking from AAP right now."

Some students between sips of tea and puffs of cigarette told NewsGram that they feel the government can perform much better if the hindrance from center isn't there. "The center and state are ideologically different. One bats for the common man while the other for Hindutva," feels Dhananjay Sharma.

However, for Shivangi Gautam, the concerns are more practical. "It's a good thing. Subsidizing water and electricity. But how feasible are such subsidies in the long run? "

Mukesh Kumar, a drinks stallwalah however feels that no matter which government is in power, his wellbeing is based on his hard work. "Kamaenge toh khaenge, nahi toh kon Sarkar haath me khana de kar jaegi?" (If I work I'll eat. Government will not give me food on a plate.)

"I don't think the party is doing as much about the corruption issue, as it did the last time. Anti-corruption number is also not very effective," Says Rabindra, a driver in the capital.

Given all practical considerations, 100 days are too early to give a mandate on AAP's work in the capital, and the party is following a slow-and-steady path after last time. However, the fast paced people of the capital have started showing signs of impatience.