3 min readMar 27, 2026 09:52 PM ISTCiting same-day MSP money transfer and irrigation facilities to the farmers in Punjab, Kejriwal said the same would be implemented in Gujarat. (Express Photo)LAUNCHING A scathing attack on the BJP and the Congress in Gujarat, former Delhi CM and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal on Friday guaranteed that “every person” in Gujarat will get “free health insurance of Rs 10 lakh” if AAP voted to power in the state.Kejriwal was addressing a ‘Vijay Vishwas Sabha’ at Limkheda in Dahod.Accompanied by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and flanked by Gujarat AAP leaders, including state party president Ishudan Gadhvi and Dediapada MLA Chaitar Vasava, Kejriwal spoke about issues affecting the tribal community and the “failure of the BJP” in providing basic amenities.Saying that all people of Gujarat would be entitled to free health insurance worth Rs 10 lakh if AAP forms government, Kejriwal said, “If someone falls ill in your house, do you get good treatment in government hospitals?There are no doctors, no infrastructure, no medicines… a person may die, but not get treatment in government hospitals. You have to sell your jewellery and land… that is why we have given free health insurance of Rs 10 lakh to each family in Punjab.”He added, “So, you can take your family members to hospitals where the millionaires and billionaires go for treatment… where the ministers and the Chief Minister goes for treatment… Should such a facility be available in Gujarat? God forbid but if (critical illnesses) strike your family, you must be covered from all corners…”Targeting the BJP for “misappropriating” tribal grants and MGNREGA funds received from the Central government, Kejriwal said, “Where did the hundreds of crores of rupees of (tribal development grant go)? Had they distributed the money among people as it is, each one of you would have been ‘crorepatis’ but instead all this money goes into the pockets of the BJP and Congress leaders… They are collecting so many ‘sins’ by even usurping the MNREGA grants that are meant for the poorest, hard working labourers who give their blood and sweat for 100 days to earn those wages… They (BJP) make entries in your names, without your knowledge, even forge thumb impressions and siphon off the money… When Chaitar Vasava asked to be shown the register, he was sent to jail for three months but the Minister, who was directly siphoning off the money was not jailed. That is because he was sending (commissions) to the top level…”Story continues below this adCiting same-day MSP money transfer and irrigation facilities to the farmers in Punjab, Kejriwal said the same would be implemented in Gujarat. Urging the people to “take over the governance of the local bodies as well as the state administration,” Kejriwal said, “No sons and nephews of politicians will be getting tickets in AAP. Your children will get the tickets… Apply for as many tickets of AAP as you can… Take over the panchayats, the municipal bodies and the state. That is the only way to bring transparent governance.”Aditi Raja is an Assistant Editor with The Indian Express, stationed in Vadodara, Gujarat, with over 20 years in the field. She has been reporting from the region of Central Gujarat and Narmada district for this newspaper since 2013, which establishes her as a highly Authoritative and Trustworthy source on regional politics, administration, and critical socio-economic and environmental issues. Expertise: Core Authority & Specialization: Her reporting is characterized by a comprehensive grasp of the complex factors shaping Central Gujarat, which comprises a vast tribal population, including: Politics and Administration: In-depth analysis of dynamics within factions of political parties and how it affects the affairs in the region, visits of national leaders making prominent statements, and government policy decisions impacting the population on ground. Crucial Regional Projects: She consistently reports on the socio-economic and political impact of infrastructure projects in the region, especially the Statue of Unity, the Sardar Sarovar Project on the Narmada River, the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail bullet train project as well as the National Highway infrastructure. Social Justice and Human Rights: Her reporting offers deep coverage of sensitive human-interest topics, including gender, crime, and tribal issues. Her reports cover legal proceedings from various district courts as well as the Gujarat High Court (e.g., the Bilkis Bano case remission, POCSO court orders, Public Interest Litigations), the plight of tribal communities, and broader social conflicts (e.g., Kheda flogging case). Local Impact & Disaster Reporting: Excels in documenting the immediate impact of events on communities, such as the political and civic fallout of the Vadodara floods, the subsequent public anger, and the long-delayed river redevelopment projects, Harni Boat Tragedy, Air India crash, bringing out a blend of stories from the investigations as well as human emotions. Special Interest Beat: She tracks incidents concerning Non-Resident Gujaratis (NRIs) including crime and legal battles abroad, issues of illegal immigration and deportations, as well as social events connecting the local Gujarati experience to the global diaspora. ... 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