From $1,600 to $2,800: Kejriwal Claims India Fell Behind Neighbour

NEW DELHI, August 21 – Arvind Kejriwal, the national co‑ordinator of the Aam Aadmi Party, delivered a pointed statement on the central government’s handling of the economy. He pointed out that India’s per‑capita income, which was $1,600 in 2014, is projected to rise only to $2,800 by 2026, still lagging behind Bangladesh’s estimated $2,900.

Kejriwal said the early promise of turning India into a global economic powerhouse has not materialised. He juxtaposed India’s figures with those of Switzerland ($115,000), Singapore ($99,000) and the United States ($90,000), noting that “our numbers are minuscule” in comparison.

The AAP leader also accused the Modi‑led government of systemic corruption and the misuse of public assets, arguing that these factors have prevented the intended uplift in the standard of living for ordinary citizens.

He called for an immediate policy overhaul, stressing that without decisive action India risks further falling behind its regional peers and losing credibility on the world stage.