Archive · 12 Aug 2025
AAP Student Wing Demands Metro Fare Concession in Delhi
Imagine you're a student in Delhi, and getting to college is costing a lot of money.
The student wing of a political party is asking the government to make metro rides half price for students.
They say it's getting too expensive to travel with the rising costs of everything.
They want students to have more money to spend on things that help them learn, like courses and books.
They are planning to talk to college students to gain support.
AAP student wing demands 50% metro fare concession in Delhi.
ASAP cites rising fees and inflation as burdens for students.
A 16-day campaign across Delhi University colleges is planned.
The student wing held a press conference on Tuesday.
Students spend between Rs 60 and Rs 100 daily on metro travel.
- Who
- The Association of Students for Alternative Politics (ASAP), the AAP student wing, and students.
- What
- AAP student wing demands 50% metro fare concession.
- When
- The press conference was held on Tuesday. The campaign will run for 16 days.
- Where
- Delhi, specifically Delhi University colleges and AAP headquarters.
- Why
- To alleviate the financial burden of metro travel for students.
- Organization
- Association of Students for Alternative Politics (ASAP)
- Demand
- 50% metro fare concession
- Target
- Delhi Government
- Campaign Duration
- 16 days
- Daily Travel Cost (approx.)
- Rs 60 - Rs 100
- Monthly Travel Cost (approx.)
- Rs 1,800 - Rs 3,000