In a clarion call, the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) student wing, the Association of Students for Alternative Politics (ASAP), reminded the BJP-led Delhi Government of its unfulfilled promise to provide discounted metro passes and demanded an immediate 50% fare concession for all students.
Citing rising college fees and inflation, ASAP said metro travel had become an unbearable burden for students. The organisation announced a 16-day campaign across Delhi University colleges to press for the demand after submitting memorandums to the Lieutenant Governor, Chief Minister, Delhi University Vice-Chancellor, and Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).
The AAP’s student wing held a press conference at the party headquarters on Tuesday, demanding a 50% concession in metro fares for Delhi University students.
Speaking at the conference, Eeshna Gupta from ASAP said a student’s dream is simple — to get admission to a good college, receive quality education, and use that education to secure a better future and job opportunities.
“Students don’t have extravagant demands. All they expect from governments is some relief in their basic facilities,” she said.
Gupta pointed out that when a student travels from home to college, spends the entire day studying, and then returns home, they should not be weighed down by the cost of metro fares.
“Today, an average student spends between Rs 60 and Rs 100 daily on metro travel, which amounts to Rs 1,800 to Rs 3,000 per month. If this money could be saved, students could invest it in certificate courses, skill development, or books, enabling them to receive a more holistic education. Many students even give up their preferred course or college simply because they cannot afford the travel expenses,” she explained.