So now political parties have started talking about the problems face by disabled at least... But When one gives a cursory look on Political Parties Menefestos, one finds very little mention for persons with disabilities. By the way, AAP has devoted few paragraphs for making roads, and footpaths accessible... And Congress? http://www.thestatesman.net/news/26411-bjp-candidate-promises-ramps-for-disabled-at-gk.html With the Delhi assembly elections drawing closer, candidates have intensified their campaign. Today BJP candidate from the Greater Kailash constituency, Ajay Kumar Malhotra, promised ramps for physically disabled for their better access to markets. Mr Malhotra said: "We need to empower the differently-abled and provide adequate infrastructure which is friendly towards them. This will help integrate them into the society." Mr Malhotra also highlighted the need for good governance in the country. "Good governance means securing justice, empowerment, employment and efficient delivery of services. I feel there should be zero tolerance for corruption and there be timely release and effective utilization of allocated funds. We should empower the local bodies and RWAs to function as vibrant democratic units and involve citizens in decision making and implementing the scheme so as to ensure equal participation," he said during the campaign. Former Delhi mayor and BJP candidate from the Malviya Nagar constituency, Arti Mehra was also busy in her political campaign. She slammed her opponent Kiran Walia for ignoring the voice of the people of the constituency. During her padyatra, Ms Mehra emphasized on the need that a leader must respect the sentiments of the people. "It is the duty of the leader to hear to the demands of the people. A leader must address the people's need and make their lives comfortable and peaceful," she said. She claimed that during her tenure as mayor, she used to visit the colonies and addressed people's problem. She rubbished the Delhi government's claim that the city has developed a lot in last 15 years. "Merely having Metro and flyover is not a real development. People still continue to face various problems. They need to be addressed," Ms Mehra said.
Page:1Single Page Format STATESMAN NEWS SERVICE New Delhi, 22 November With the Delhi assembly elections drawing closer, candidates have intensified their campaign. Today BJP candidate from the Greater Kailash constituency, Ajay Kumar Malhotra, promised ramps for physically disabled for their better access to markets. Mr Malhotra said: "We need to empower the differently-abled and provide adequate infrastructure which is friendly towards them. This will help integrate them into the society." Mr Malhotra also highlighted the need for good governance in the country. "Good governance means securing justice, empowerment, employment and efficient delivery of services. I feel there should be zero tolerance for corruption and there be timely release and effective utilization of allocated funds. We should empower the local bodies and RWAs to function as vibrant democratic units and involve citizens in decision making and implementing the scheme so as to ensure equal participation," he said during the campaign. Former Delhi mayor and BJP candidate from the Malviya Nagar constituency, Arti Mehra was also busy in her political campaign. She slammed her opponent Kiran Walia for ignoring the voice of the people of the constituency. During her padyatra, Ms Mehra emphasized on the need that a leader must respect the sentiments of the people. "It is the duty of the leader to hear to the demands of the people. A leader must address the people's need and make their lives comfortable and peaceful," she said. She claimed that during her tenure as mayor, she used to visit the colonies and addressed people's problem. She rubbished the Delhi government's claim that the city has developed a lot in last 15 years. "Merely having Metro and flyover is not a real development. People still continue to face various problems. They need to be addressed," Ms Mehra said. -- Avinash Shahi M.Phil Research Scholar Centre for The Study of Law and Governance Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi India Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
