The Aam Aadmi Party started a fundraising drive to help pay for their election work. Atishi, who is the Chief Minister of Delhi, said this shows how honest the party is. She said the AAP has always used money donated by people in Delhi to run their campaigns. They don’t get their money from big companies like other political parties do.
Atishi said that in the past, the AAP would hold small public meetings where they would ask people for small donations of like 10 to 50 rupees. These donations showed the people’s support for what she called ‘honest politics’. She said this way of getting money proves the AAP relies on everyday people rather than rich donors. The campaign started in New Delhi with a press meeting by Atishi.
The AAP thinks that getting small donations from the public keeps them responsible to the people. They believe this money system is honest and open. They argue this stops them from being controlled by big money which can influence how political parties act. The campaign is to support the AAP for the next elections. They want to keep getting their money from the people and not from big donations so that they can focus on what the voters want.