In the past few elections we have witnessed how MLAs were bought by BJP after winning from parties: Arvind Kejriwal
Joining another party after elections is not merely a breach of trust, you are also selling the votes people gave you to another party: Arvind Kejriwal
Have handpicked our candidates for Goa; everyone is free to investigate their history, you won’t find one example of dishonesty: Arvind Kejriwal
Public doesn’t easily believe that a government can function with honesty; AAP will distribute signed copies of this affidavit to earn the public’s trust: Arvind Kejriwal
Copies of this affidavit will be sent to each household in Goa by AAP candidates: Arvind Kejriwal
This affidavit is an assurance to the people that if the candidate falters, and is dishonest in their work, they can file a case against the candidate: Arvind Kejriwal
NEW DELHI/GOA:
Addressing the problems that plague Goan politics and presenting a solution to them, AAP National Convenor and Delhi CM Shri Arvind Kejriwal stated – All AAP candidates have signed an affidavit promising they won’t defect to another party after winning elections. In the past few elections we have witnessed how MLAs were bought by BJP after winning from parties. Joining another party after elections is not merely a breach of trust, you are also selling the votes people gave you to another party. Have handpicked our candidates for Goa; everyone is free to investigate their history, you won’t find one example of dishonesty. Public doesn’t easily believe that a government can function with honesty; AAP will distribute signed copies of this affidavit to earn the public’s trust. Copies of this affidavit will be sent to each household in Goa by AAP candidates. This affidavit is an assurance to the people that if the candidate falters, and is dishonest in their work, they can file a case against the candidate. Goa CM Candidate Shri Amit Palekar administered the oath to all candidates.
AAP National Convenor and Delhi CM Shri Arvind Kejriwal said, “I believe today is an extremely important day in Goa’s politics. The two major problems in the way Goa has been governed are – One, there is flagrant corruption. Goa’s government is one of the richest state governments in the country. Despite this, the people of Goa are deprived of basic amenities, the list of public grievances is endless because all the money goes into the pockets of politicians – gets stolen from the people of Goa. Two, the major problem of defection. No matter which party’s ticket a leader contests from, they immediately switch parties after winning. In the past few elections we have witnessed politicians contesting from other parties and defecting to BJP after winning. This is pure cheating, and voters are being betrayed – because the politicians earn their votes in the name of a party in which the public places its trust and then by switching parties, they sell the votes of the people.”
He continued, “Keeping these two issues in mind, all our candidates have signed an affidavit today. Under this, all our candidates promise that – One, when they win, they will work with utmost honesty, will not take any bribes or indulge in corruption. And two, that they will not leave the Aam Aadmi Party to join any other political party. We have very selectively handpicked our candidates, done a background check on their public image and character to make sure they are honest and loyal. This affidavit is simply paper to prove their honesty. One should not simply be honest, but also appear honest in people’s eyes. Because the public doesn’t easily believe that the government can function with honesty. So, in order to earn the public’s trust, this affidavit is being signed and distributed. Copies of this affidavit will be sent to each household by the candidates in their respective constituencies. In a way, this is an assurance to the people that if the candidate falters, and is dishonest in their work, they can file a case against them on grounds of breach of trust, or for signing a false affidavit. Through this, we are handing the power over to the public of Goa.” On the occasion, AAP’s Goa CM Candidate Shri Amit Palekar administered this oath of honesty upon all candidates.