Know Arvind Kejriwal's six u-turns

New Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal may have managed to capture hearts and win votes by offering people-centric governance and politics of hope. Kejriwal fulfilled some of his poll promises like free water and subsidized electricity. But his changing stance on various issues have raised doubts about whether he is actually the political 'messiah' India has been waiting for. There is a strong reason for such speculation. Here are some instances when the activist-turned-politician Kejriwal failed to stick to a stand:1. Kejriwal had time and again ruled out taking support of any political party to form the government in Delhi, saying it would prefer to play the role of a constructive Opposition. However, after Congress offered outside support and AAP, Kejriwal staked claim to form the government. 2. The Delhi Chief Minister and his ministers had refused to stay in government bungalows, a move in line with his resolve to end the VIP culture. However, Kejriwal later decided to move to a five-bedroom duplex flat in central Delhi. Following the criticism over his 'contradictory stand' on plush bungalows, Kejriwal made a U-turn and asked the officials to look for a smaller government house for him. 3. Kejriwal chose to take a Metro train to reach Ramlila Maidan for his swearing-in ceremony. However, a day after Kejriwal and his ministers were seen coming to the Assembly in official Toyota Innovas. The new CM had downplayed the questions raised by media saying the party never said its ministers will not use official cars. 4. Two days after his ambitious Janta Darbar turned out to be a flop show, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that he will not hold any Janta Darbar now and the Government will open new channels where people can report their grievances online, via post and through calls. 5. The Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party had promised to initiate steps to implement welfare schemes for unorganised sectors workers but now Kejriwal is saying that there is many legal problems in regularizing them. 6. Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal has repeatedly denied to accept a security cover but Uttar Pradesh police will deploy a Z-category security for him. According to a security plan outlined by the Ghaziabad Police, 30 personnel would be deployed round-the-clock to protect Kejriwal. Kejriwal's austerity mantra and plans for a people-centric governance might have helped him make a stunning debut in Delhi, but his flip-flops have also started gnawing away at his image.

Know Arvind Kejriwal's six u-turns

New Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal may have managed to capture hearts and win votes by offering people-centric governance and politics of hope. Kejriwal fulfilled some of his poll promises like free water and subsidized electricity. But

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