Atishi

“If the student sitting in a class is unable to understand anything day in and day out, then that has a serious and long-term psychological impact on his/her life.”

“Why does 80 per cent of East Delhi live in unauthorised colonies. No one wants to live in unauthorised colonies due to issues of sanitary and hygiene... people stay in unauthorised colonies because they have no other choice, and that really needs to be changed.”

“Under a democratic form of government, the people elect legislators and ministers to fulfil their policies. The role of the ministers is to give directions. The role of the bureaucracy is to implement those directions. If those who have to do the implementation are on strike, no policies can actually be implemented.”

“Although BJP and Congress are two sides of same coin, BJP is far more communal. Since BJP came to power, there is an atmosphere of hatred, and there is a takeover of the democratic institutions.”

“People should not be voting based on caste, religion, money, or liquor but real issues that affect their lives.”

“The silent voter, interestingly, has always been the voter for AAP.”

“Full statehood in Delhi is a larger issue as compared to anti-corruption. For, only when the Delhi government gets its anti-corruption bureau back will it get the power of suspension and vigilance inquiries on corrupt officers of different departments of the government. That is how you can curb the corruption.”

“My appeal to the people is to vote keeping their future in mind.”

“Only when we recognise our privilege, we will be able to make a change for others.”

“I was working as a volunteer in a village, 25 km. from Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, in 2012 when India Against Corruption movement started. I had realized that change needs to come from top downward, so I decided to join the movement as a volunteer and started policy research for the same.”

“With politics, everyone - your neighbour, acquaintances, anyone you ever meet - has an opinion. Particularly about what Arvind Kejriwal should be doing.”

“Government school education across India is in shambles.”

“I never used my surname. My full name is Atishi Marlena Singh.”

“MPs are members in Delhi Development Authority. They can improve land allotment in schools, colleges, hospitals. MPs head the district-wise committee on monitoring how government bodies function. So, incrementally, MPs on their own can improve the situation.”

“We have to change the politics of Goa.”

“A 24-hour police surveillance system will act as a deterrent for anti-social elements.”

“Politics is far more complex and difficult than other professions, as it involves takeover of your own personal life.”

“No country which is now developed has done so without providing high quality public education.”

“I am Chhatriya.”

“AAP will never support BJP, but it's determined to support Congress only if they will agree to give Delhi the full-state status.”