Arvind Kejriwal led Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) grand sweep to power in Delhi – in less than two years after being number two – is a clear indication that impatient voters have soaring expectations.

AAP Convener Arvind Kejriwal with party volunterrs a day before counting of votes for Delhi polls. Pic/PTI

If those expectations are not quickly fulfilled, disillusionment is likely to be as quick. Although Delhi is , India’s richest urban area with the best infrastructure in the country, there are deep, difficult problems that face the world’s second-most populous city.

Here are seven issues that the new AAP government will have to urgently address – unless it wants to be the focus of disillusionment next time.

1. Healthcare: With 60% of Delhi’s population earning less than Rs 13,500 a month, it is evident they cannot afford expensive private hospitals. Official data reveal that the number of available beds in Delhi government and central government hospitals has declined by 8% and 47%, respectively over three years. On the other hand, availability of beds in private hospitals has increased by 36% in the past five years.