Aam Aadmi Party released an AI-generated video of Arvind Kejriwal as Santa Claus giving welfare schemes. The schemes include monthly monetary support for women, free healthcare for the elderly, and free bus rides. Kejriwal also announced an insurance scheme for auto drivers. These initiatives are promised for the upcoming 2025 Delhi Legislative Assembly election.
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