‘Three key bills passed in 5 months, new milestone set,' says Delhi CM Rekha Gupta
'Our priority is not political theatrics but constructive debate and governance focused on resolving public issues. Every MLA was given the opportunity to speak, and the opposition was also allotted equal time so that the House could truly function as the voice of the people,' said Gupta.
Highlighting her government's achievements, the CM pointed out that three crucial bills had been passed in just five months, compared to only 14 bills passed in five years under the previous AAP (Aam Aadmi Party) government—most of which concerned salary revisions and GST(Goods and Services Tax).
While alleging that the previous regime betrayed the people of Delhi, the CM underlined,'Our government ensures that every rupee is spent transparently in the public interest. No funds will be left idle, and no act of corruption will be tolerated.'
She further claimed that her government had rebutted the lies and propaganda spread by the previous administration within the Assembly complex.
Condemning the 'Gallows House' controversy, she argued that the row was a form of negative politics that not only sought to distort historical facts but also defiled the proud legacy of the House.
'The Assembly exists for law-making and public service, not for manipulating emotions,' she stressed.
As part of the Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign, she said, ahead of Independence Day, 2.2 million national flags will be distributed to celebrate the occasion.
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