‘Nakal Nako, Assal Aana’: AAP Pitches Delhi-Punjab Model in Pune Elections
Pune, 12th January 2026: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday released its manifesto for the upcoming Pune civic elections, pitching what it called an “original governance model” and urging voters to opt for “honest and accountable representation.” Drawing comparisons with its governance in Delhi and Punjab, the party highlighted public education reforms, healthcare access and free bus travel for women as key pillars of its agenda for Pune.
The manifesto was unveiled at Patrakar Bhavan by AAP spokesperson Mukund Kirdat, who said the party’s focus would be on transparent administration, job creation and citizen-centric urban planning. He said AAP has fielded 85 candidates in Pune, most of whom are educated youth actively engaged with civic issues.
Addressing the media, Kirdat said the manifesto aims to move Pune away from alleged misgovernance towards a corruption-free and responsible civic administration. He said policy decisions would focus not only on infrastructure creation but also on increasing per capita income by generating employment opportunities within the city.
Among the key promises is free bus travel for women on the lines of the Delhi and Punjab models. The party has also proposed solutions to ease traffic congestion, including the use of modern technology to complete missing link roads, with the aim of reducing commute time to a maximum of 30 minutes each way.
The manifesto also commits to upgrading all government schools with high-quality facilities to match private institutions, while keeping education affordable. In healthcare, AAP has promised free primary medical services within a 500-metre radius through Mohalla Clinics. Under the ‘Municipal Corporation at Your Doorstep’ initiative, essential civic documents would be delivered to citizens’ homes in a transparent manner.
Other assurances include ensuring adequate water supply to every household, prioritising basic infrastructure in newly merged villages, and allocating higher funds for roads and water projects. The party has also pledged strict measures to control pollution and implement initiatives to improve public safety and create a fear-free city.
City president Sudarshan Jagdale criticised the BJP–NCP alliance, alleging failure to address core civic problems faced by Pune residents. He said taxpayers’ money would be spent responsibly and transparently if AAP comes to power.
The press conference was attended by AAP spokesperson Mukund Kirdat, city president Sudarshan Jagdale, women’s wing president Surekha Bhosale, general secretary Akshay Shinde, Subhash Karande and Sunil Savdi, among others.
