I am not PM face: Kejriwal, announced 10 guarantees

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced his '10 guarantees' if the Opposition INDIA bloc is voted to power in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.

Addressing a press conference in Delhi on Sunday, the AAP national convenor promised poll sops including 24-hour electricity across the country, free education and full statehood for Delhi. He also promised to reclaim the land allegedly grabbed by China along India's border.

The 10 guarantees also include ending the Agniveer scheme for recruiting soldiers and ensuring that farmers get a Minimum Support Price for their crops in line with the recommendations of the Swaminathan Commission and creating two crore jobs for youngsters every year, he said.

The AAP leader said people must decide if they want to believe Modi's guarantees or Kejriwal's guarantees. "We have fulfilled all guarantees we announced ahead of earlier elections. Modiji will retire next year. There is no clarity on who will fulfill his guarantees after that. But Kejriwal is here to stay, so I will ensure Kejriwal's guarantees are fulfilled," he said.

Asked if he had spoken to AAP's INDIA allies before announcing "guarantees" that the party has promised to fulfill if the Opposition bloc wins the Lok Sabha polls, Delhi Chief Minister apologized to his allies and said, "There was no time". The AAP national convenor, however, added that he believes that no INDIA ally will have objection to his promises of opening schools and hospitals.

Mr Kejriwal was also asked if he is in the running for the Prime Minister's post. "No, I am not," he replied, adding that he will ensure that the AAP's guarantees are fulfilled if Opposition parties come to power.