Media Release

Riyadh, Mar 4: Indians in the city held a function to observe Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) completion of one year at the office here.

The event marked AAP’s historic decision to expand its network globally including in the Gulf countries, where nearly seven million Indian expats are currently working.

Speaking on the occasion, a legislator of Delhi’s ruling party and the party’s co-convener of its overseas chapter, Adarsh Shastri, hailed Arvind Kejriwal’s leadership, saying the party provides an alternate system of good governance. “India’s deep rooted corruption and dynastic political system will be transformed to non-corrupt development and issue-based governance by AAP.”

The event, attended by a large number of expatriates, also provided an opportunity to take stock of the situation of India, which has been marred by several controversies and movements in recent times.
Shastri said the mood of the country toward the political system has changed since the time pathbreaking initiatives were taken by the AAP government after it came to power in Delhi in early 2014.

Social infrastructure like education, health, social welfare have been given top priority while free water, electricity, abolition of VIP status, completion of public projects were ensured to be completed within a stipulated time.

Besides, citizens participation in administration through mohalla sabha, passing the janalokpaal bill, taking strict action against corrupt officials have restored people’s confidence in government and party, he said.

Kerala State Convener C R Neelakandan also spoke on the occasion, which was presided over by AAP Riyadh convener Basheer Aramboor. Co-convener Mansoor welcomed the audience while joint secretary Abdul Azees proposed the vote of thanks. Treasurer Shameem compered the programme.

During the interactive session that followed, a number of issues including poor attention given to senior citizens in government hospitals, poor health infrastructure, corruption, unauthorized constructions, adulteration in food items, turning Yamuna shores into spots for tourist attraction, participation of public in decision-making processes and other issues were discussed. AAP has developed a strong support base in India as well as among the Indian expatriate community across the globe. Party supporters and well-wishers from the different parts of the country participated in the event.