We brought revolution in education, health sectors; others should emulate: Kejriwal

NEW DELHI, Jan 25:
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today termed his Government’s works in health and education sectors in the last two years as “revolutionary” and suggested the Centre and states should adopt them as a “model of progress” for development of the country.
At a ‘Republic Day’ function at Chattarsal Stadium here, Kejriwal, who often attacks Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his public speeches, focused on AAP’s “good governance” agenda during his 23-minute speech in what could be considered as a message to the voters in poll-bound Punjab and Goa where his party has high hopes.
“When our government was formed in Delhi, we focused on education, health and brought revolution in these two sectors. In the first budget, we doubled education funds besides increasing health budget by one-and-a-half times.
“Some people criticise government for spending a lot of money on health and education, but I don’t consider it as an expenditure, but as future investment,” Kejriwal said while addressing the gathering.
The Delhi Chief Minister said if people are educated and healthy, country will progress swiftly.
“I want to send a message on the occasion of Republic Day that if Centre and all state governments today vow to focus on education and health our country will make great strides.
“This is good that there are best private schools and hospitals. But, giving quality education and healthcare facilties is also the responsibility of any government,” he said. (PTI)

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