Free water to Delhi citizens

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AAP promised 700 litres water to every household in Delhi. Now Kejriwal has revised this promise. The water will be supplied to those who have connection. This is understandable. BVut there is a way to provide water to all. There should be more stress on public supply rather than individula household. The public taps may be improved and more taps provided so as to cover all colonies. This will ensure water to all and in more economic way. Also why give free supply to all. There should be some economic criterion. Those with income below a certain level only need be given free supply. Let others pay. However, water is must.

Although AAP promised everything in short period, tghen need be given reasonable time to fulfill all promises. Rome was not built in a day.

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This promise has already been fulfilled by the AAP today itself just 48 hours after taking oath ! They will be able to supply 660 lts of water free of cost to all households in Delhi and this is really something , unlike the other political parties who promise and forget the moment they win !
This promise has already been fulfilled by the AAP today itself just 48 hours after taking oath ! They will be able to supply 660 lts of water free of cost to all households in Delhi and this is really something , unlike the other political parties who promise and forget the moment they win !


Yes. Just heard the news. Though Kejriwal is indisposed due to diarrhea, he kept his promise.
This promise has already been fulfilled by the AAP today itself just 48 hours after taking oath ! They will be able to supply 660 lts of water free of cost to all households in Delhi and this is really something , unlike the other political parties who promise and forget the moment they win !


This reminds of some revolution in the making!
This promise has already been fulfilled by the AAP today itself just 48 hours after taking oath ! They will be able to supply 660 lts of water free of cost to all households in Delhi and this is really something , unlike the other political parties who promise and forget the moment they win !


This reminds of some revolution in the making!


Sure it is. Be prepared to proudly announce to your grand children that you were the witness to a piece oh history.
This promise has already been fulfilled by the AAP today itself just 48 hours after taking oath ! They will be able to supply 660 lts of water free of cost to all households in Delhi and this is really something , unlike the other political parties who promise and forget the moment they win !


This is only a makeshift arrangement that will last up to 31st March because of technical problems. The Delhi Jal Board will take the burden until the government finds out ways to meet the expenses. And then they have another major problem to solve, more than 40% household do not have pipeline or water does not reach there.
This promise has already been fulfilled by the AAP today itself just 48 hours after taking oath ! They will be able to supply 660 lts of water free of cost to all households in Delhi and this is really something , unlike the other political parties who promise and forget the moment they win !


This is only a makeshift arrangement that will last up to 31st March because of technical problems. The Delhi Jal Board will take the burden until the government finds out ways to meet the expenses. And then they have another major problem to solve, more than 40% household do not have pipeline or water does not reach there.


Certainly problems are there. Courtesy previous government's misrule. And Kejriwal is well aware of the mess and he's very clear about the Herculean task of cleaning the Augean stables. With a clear head Kejriwal can handle the task in due course. I wish him the strength and stamina to handle the mammoth task ahead of him.
Let the good thing happen at an apt pace, one after the another. Just a couple of days and people might be expecting too many things - obvious! But, as I said earlier the positive move will equally require people support and change in the mindset.
Let the good thing happen at an apt pace, one after the another. Just a couple of days and people might be expecting too many things - obvious! But, as I said earlier the positive move will equally require people support and change in the mindset.


That's right. Its a Team Job. Rulers and the ruled should work in Unison. Mindset of the people to have change is undeniably an important factor that keeps the things moving.
This promise has already been fulfilled by the AAP today itself just 48 hours after taking oath ! They will be able to supply 660 lts of water free of cost to all households in Delhi and this is really something , unlike the other political parties who promise and forget the moment they win !


This is only a makeshift arrangement that will last up to 31st March because of technical problems. The Delhi Jal Board will take the burden until the government finds out ways to meet the expenses. And then they have another major problem to solve, more than 40% household do not have pipeline or water does not reach there.


There are some other criticisms as well with regrad to free water.Yeterday, there was a debate on this where many experts from water resources board joined in and they shared their concern over problems like managing inthe long run since all those who have connection can easily pay the charges and it is actually the ones without the connection that actually need free supply since they come from below the povery levels ! However, I am sure the AAP will consider all this and take steps to rectify the probable problems that might arise...
This promise has already been fulfilled by the AAP today itself just 48 hours after taking oath ! They will be able to supply 660 lts of water free of cost to all households in Delhi and this is really something , unlike the other political parties who promise and forget the moment they win !


This is only a makeshift arrangement that will last up to 31st March because of technical problems. The Delhi Jal Board will take the burden until the government finds out ways to meet the expenses. And then they have another major problem to solve, more than 40% household do not have pipeline or water does not reach there.


There are some other criticisms as well with regrad to free water.Yeterday, there was a debate on this where many experts from water resources board joined in and they shared their concern over problems like managing inthe long run since all those who have connection can easily pay the charges and it is actually the ones without the connection that actually need free supply since they come from below the povery levels ! However, I am sure the AAP will consider all this and take steps to rectify the probable problems that might arise...


Getting in to the problem and experiencing the practical difficulties is one way of getting an insight in to the problem. It's only then one can locate the trouble spots. This in turn shows a way to solve the problem.Kejriwasl's team will surely arrive at the solution.
This promise has already been fulfilled by the AAP today itself just 48 hours after taking oath ! They will be able to supply 660 lts of water free of cost to all households in Delhi and this is really something , unlike the other political parties who promise and forget the moment they win !


However even a small consumption above 660 lts of water will take away the benefit. Then entire consumption will be charged. But this is also good. This ensures that water is used more economically.
It is true that Kejriwal has kept his promise of providing free water to all citizens of Delhi who have valid connections and metres but what I feel is , is it really prudent and wise to provide free water to all?? Now the people who paid for water earlier and very well could afford to pay the bill also will stop paying for it! This means emptying the government treasury for no reason and what about money for maintenance of the entire system, salaries etc.???? No one seems to be questioning these basic and logical issues! While everyone is applauding Kejriwal on this decision, everyone has conveniently forgotten that it was this free-food, free-water, etc. policy by congress that has brought about the deteriorated condition of economic status of our country! Kejriwal seems to be following the same line now! It is water today, tomorrow it will be something else! Shouldn't he be asking people to work for everything?? :blink: :blink:
It is true that Kejriwal has kept his promise of providing free water to all citizens of Delhi who have valid connections and metres but what I feel is , is it really prudent and wise to provide free water to all?? Now the people who paid for water earlier and very well could afford to pay the bill also will stop paying for it! This means emptying the government treasury for no reason and what about money for maintenance of the entire system, salaries etc.???? No one seems to be questioning these basic and logical issues! While everyone is applauding Kejriwal on this decision, everyone has conveniently forgotten that it was this free-food, free-water, etc. policy by congress that has brought about the deteriorated condition of economic status of our country! Kejriwal seems to be following the same line now! It is water today, tomorrow it will be something else! Shouldn't he be asking people to work for everything?? :blink: :blink:


It is not about applauding Kejriwal, I think more than this we are thinking about the moves being taken for the people, where are the results, what about this and how about that. Such questions - as you have mentioned - I think would be there in everyone's mind.... but we need to be patient to see what results come out of the steps taken by him. I hope all such aspects would have been thought through before making the decision to supply water free of cost. Somewhere I feel, it is too much of public expectation of what all Kejriwal will do next. I think we should give time to realize the true outcome.
It is true that Kejriwal has kept his promise of providing free water to all citizens of Delhi who have valid connections and metres but what I feel is , is it really prudent and wise to provide free water to all?? Now the people who paid for water earlier and very well could afford to pay the bill also will stop paying for it! This means emptying the government treasury for no reason and what about money for maintenance of the entire system, salaries etc.???? No one seems to be questioning these basic and logical issues! While everyone is applauding Kejriwal on this decision, everyone has conveniently forgotten that it was this free-food, free-water, etc. policy by congress that has brought about the deteriorated condition of economic status of our country! Kejriwal seems to be following the same line now! It is water today, tomorrow it will be something else! Shouldn't he be asking people to work for everything?? :blink: :blink:


It is not about applauding Kejriwal, I think more than this we are thinking about the moves being taken for the people, where are the results, what about this and how about that. Such questions - as you have mentioned - I think would be there in everyone's mind.... but we need to be patient to see what results come out of the steps taken by him. I hope all such aspects would have been thought through before making the decision to supply water free of cost. Somewhere I feel, it is too much of public expectation of what all Kejriwal will do next. I think we should give time to realize the true outcome.


Samir I agree that people are expecting too much from him in such a short period of time and we must wait for the outcome, but whatever the scenario is, whoever the person is at the helm of affairs, it has always been proven that decisions taken with socialist set of principles such as freebies for citizens have never worked anywhere, In India, in world. His decision to refuse all the paraphernalia that goes with his post such as a swanky car, bungalow etc. will definitely cut costs in lakhs of rupees of public taxes. But providing free water to all will mean increased costs in terms of salaries, maintenance etc. which will run in crores! I see no wisdom in this decision! :blink: And providing free water does not mean that he is thinking of citizens, if he really was thinking about the social welfare, he would have concentrated on making streets of Delhi crime free and safe for women and all!
It is true that Kejriwal has kept his promise of providing free water to all citizens of Delhi who have valid connections and metres but what I feel is , is it really prudent and wise to provide free water to all?? Now the people who paid for water earlier and very well could afford to pay the bill also will stop paying for it! This means emptying the government treasury for no reason and what about money for maintenance of the entire system, salaries etc.???? No one seems to be questioning these basic and logical issues! While everyone is applauding Kejriwal on this decision, everyone has conveniently forgotten that it was this free-food, free-water, etc. policy by congress that has brought about the deteriorated condition of economic status of our country! Kejriwal seems to be following the same line now! It is water today, tomorrow it will be something else! Shouldn't he be asking people to work for everything?? :blink: :blink:


It is not about applauding Kejriwal, I think more than this we are thinking about the moves being taken for the people, where are the results, what about this and how about that. Such questions - as you have mentioned - I think would be there in everyone's mind.... but we need to be patient to see what results come out of the steps taken by him. I hope all such aspects would have been thought through before making the decision to supply water free of cost. Somewhere I feel, it is too much of public expectation of what all Kejriwal will do next. I think we should give time to realize the true outcome.


Samir I agree that people are expecting too much from him in such a short period of time and we must wait for the outcome, but whatever the scenario is, whoever the person is at the helm of affairs, it has always been proven that decisions taken with socialist set of principles such as freebies for citizens have never worked anywhere, In India, in world. His decision to refuse all the paraphernalia that goes with his post such as a swanky car, bungalow etc. will definitely cut costs in lakhs of rupees of public taxes. But providing free water to all will mean increased costs in terms of salaries, maintenance etc. which will run in crores! I see no wisdom in this decision! :blink: And providing free water does not mean that he is thinking of citizens, if he really was thinking about the social welfare, he would have concentrated on making streets of Delhi crime free and safe for women and all!


I too am not too comfortable with giving anything free because people have a way off taking things for granted and wasting it...However , I hope Kejriwal knows what he is doing and has more future plans where only the deserving get the benefits ! There is a long way to go and our population is used to corruption,ready to compromise at the drop of hat and these may prove to be an obstacle for him.He is surrounded by larger sharks who have been around since Independance and they will not give up that easily !
It is true that Kejriwal has kept his promise of providing free water to all citizens of Delhi who have valid connections and metres but what I feel is , is it really prudent and wise to provide free water to all?? Now the people who paid for water earlier and very well could afford to pay the bill also will stop paying for it! This means emptying the government treasury for no reason and what about money for maintenance of the entire system, salaries etc.???? No one seems to be questioning these basic and logical issues! While everyone is applauding Kejriwal on this decision, everyone has conveniently forgotten that it was this free-food, free-water, etc. policy by congress that has brought about the deteriorated condition of economic status of our country! Kejriwal seems to be following the same line now! It is water today, tomorrow it will be something else! Shouldn't he be asking people to work for everything?? :blink: :blink:


It is not about applauding Kejriwal, I think more than this we are thinking about the moves being taken for the people, where are the results, what about this and how about that. Such questions - as you have mentioned - I think would be there in everyone's mind.... but we need to be patient to see what results come out of the steps taken by him. I hope all such aspects would have been thought through before making the decision to supply water free of cost. Somewhere I feel, it is too much of public expectation of what all Kejriwal will do next. I think we should give time to realize the true outcome.


Samir I agree that people are expecting too much from him in such a short period of time and we must wait for the outcome, but whatever the scenario is, whoever the person is at the helm of affairs, it has always been proven that decisions taken with socialist set of principles such as freebies for citizens have never worked anywhere, In India, in world. His decision to refuse all the paraphernalia that goes with his post such as a swanky car, bungalow etc. will definitely cut costs in lakhs of rupees of public taxes. But providing free water to all will mean increased costs in terms of salaries, maintenance etc. which will run in crores! I see no wisdom in this decision! :blink: And providing free water does not mean that he is thinking of citizens, if he really was thinking about the social welfare, he would have concentrated on making streets of Delhi crime free and safe for women and all!


I too am not too comfortable with giving anything free because people have a way off taking things for granted and wasting it...However , I hope Kejriwal knows what he is doing and has more future plans where only the deserving get the benefits ! There is a long way to go and our population is used to corruption,ready to compromise at the drop of hat and these may prove to be an obstacle for him.He is surrounded by larger sharks who have been around since Independance and they will not give up that easily !

True ...whatever comes free normally loses its value in a short period of time. As of now, he has announced that people who use more water than their allotted 667 litres will have to pay for all the water etc. But I wonder if he has thought of a system to keep tabs on the usage and how the recovery will be done etc. And the sharks that you mentioned are only waiting for the right time and opportunity to make their move! It is a very tricky and sharp line Kejriwal is walking on!
Do all these freebies will influence voters? Here am not considering the aspect of AAP, as they are starters. but if a corrupt government promises all these and soon most of government will do such promises, then voted again are we as voters are influenced through all these freebies, are all these not against recent honorable Supreme Court of Justice decision which says there will not be any such freebies announced during elections and am surprised no political party and election commission have objected to all these announcements by AAP. I am surprised Delhites are influenced by all these freebies, does all these are sending a wrong message to all Indians from it own capital, soon most political parties will announce free electricity, free water and so on, and soon all these new innovation will become normal and what will be the state of economy, I am amazed here of this discussion everyone is supporting in this great forum, but all these announcement of freebies are against the statues of Supreme court this means all these announcements are illegal, but no one in this county is caring for this as it seems we are in the state of tiger or jungles as mentioned by Locke. :whistle: :whistle: :whistle: :whistle:
Do all these freebies will influence voters? Here am not considering the aspect of AAP, as they are starters. but if a corrupt government promises all these and soon most of government will do such promises, then voted again are we as voters are influenced through all these freebies, are all these not against recent honorable Supreme Court of Justice decision which says there will not be any such freebies announced during elections and am surprised no political party and election commission have objected to all these announcements by AAP. I am surprised Delhites are influenced by all these freebies, does all these are sending a wrong message to all Indians from it own capital, soon most political parties will announce free electricity, free water and so on, and soon all these new innovation will become normal and what will be the state of economy, I am amazed here of this discussion everyone is supporting in this great forum, but all these announcement of freebies are against the statues of Supreme court this means all these announcements are illegal, but no one in this county is caring for this as it seems we are in the state of tiger or jungles as mentioned by Locke. :whistle: :whistle: :whistle: :whistle:


Whatever AAP has promised and fulfilled are nothing but a part AAP's Manifesto. There is nothing illegal about this. If AAP's promises are illegal, so are the promises of BJP and Congress.
Do all these freebies will influence voters? Here am not considering the aspect of AAP, as they are starters. but if a corrupt government promises all these and soon most of government will do such promises, then voted again are we as voters are influenced through all these freebies, are all these not against recent honorable Supreme Court of Justice decision which says there will not be any such freebies announced during elections and am surprised no political party and election commission have objected to all these announcements by AAP. I am surprised Delhites are influenced by all these freebies, does all these are sending a wrong message to all Indians from it own capital, soon most political parties will announce free electricity, free water and so on, and soon all these new innovation will become normal and what will be the state of economy, I am amazed here of this discussion everyone is supporting in this great forum, but all these announcement of freebies are against the statues of Supreme court this means all these announcements are illegal, but no one in this county is caring for this as it seems we are in the state of tiger or jungles as mentioned by Locke. :whistle: :whistle: :whistle: :whistle:


Whatever AAP has promised and fulfilled are nothing but a part AAP's Manifesto. There is nothing illegal about this. If AAP's promises are illegal, so are the promises of BJP and Congress.
Five months back in a decision of Supreme Court, no political party can announce such freebies during elections in their election manifesto, if they then severe action will be taken against those political parties, it is a law, as pronounce by SC, but no political parties and even Election commission of India, object to these freebies, even as it seems voters are not aware of all these.
Do all these freebies will influence voters? Here am not considering the aspect of AAP, as they are starters. but if a corrupt government promises all these and soon most of government will do such promises, then voted again are we as voters are influenced through all these freebies, are all these not against recent honorable Supreme Court of Justice decision which says there will not be any such freebies announced during elections and am surprised no political party and election commission have objected to all these announcements by AAP. I am surprised Delhites are influenced by all these freebies, does all these are sending a wrong message to all Indians from it own capital, soon most political parties will announce free electricity, free water and so on, and soon all these new innovation will become normal and what will be the state of economy, I am amazed here of this discussion everyone is supporting in this great forum, but all these announcement of freebies are against the statues of Supreme court this means all these announcements are illegal, but no one in this county is caring for this as it seems we are in the state of tiger or jungles as mentioned by Locke. :whistle: :whistle: :whistle: :whistle:


Whatever AAP has promised and fulfilled are nothing but a part AAP's Manifesto. There is nothing illegal about this. If AAP's promises are illegal, so are the promises of BJP and Congress.
Five months back in a decision of Supreme Court, no political party can announce such freebies during elections in their election manifesto, if they then severe action will be taken against those political parties, it is a law, as pronounce by SC, but no political parties and even Election commission of India, object to these freebies, even as it seems voters are not aware of all these.


Then what's stopping Supreme court to take action on the erring parties? I found even judiciary has its weak points. Let judiciary act and implement whatever it passed as Law.

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