04-05-2025
CM reviews civic issues ahead of 2-day special Assembly session
In a move aimed at addressing monsoon-related civic issues, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday convened a high-level meeting of BJP MLAs ahead of a two-day special session of the Assembly, where the government plans to table a key Bill to regulate private school fees.
The meeting came amid mounting criticism from the Opposition after heavy rainfall on Friday led to severe waterlogging in several parts of the city.
The meeting focused on strengthening government-public representative engagement and reviewed preparations for a likely special two-day session of the Delhi Assembly around May 13–14, said sources within the BJP.
Among the top issues on the agenda for the session are the regulation of private school fees, monsoon readiness, and improving basic civic infrastructure such as drainage and roadworks. Ms. Gupta held detailed discussions on waterlogging, drainage systems, and desilting measures, a source said.
She urged MLAs to take part in the ongoing 20-day cleanliness campaign and emphasised the strict implementation of schemes like Ayushman Bharat and Vay Vandana Yojana.
'The MLAs raised key issues from their constituencies and were assured that necessary instructions are being sent to the departments concerned. Public interest issues will be addressed through coordinated efforts,' she said.
Meanwhile, Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav dismissed the clean-up campaign as 'yet another unfulfilled BJP promise' and urged the government to prioritiserepairing damaged roads and addressing long-standing civic issues.
'The BJP government has not fulfilled any of its election promises after coming to power three months ago,' Mr. Yadav claimed.
Delhi BJP spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor hit out at Mr. Yadav, calling him a 'publicity-hungry leader without administrative responsibility'.
Digital push
Separately, the Chief Minister launched the Medico Legal Examination and Post-mortem Reports System (MedLEaPR) at the Delhi Secretariat. The digital platform allows electronic submission of medico-legal reports and post-mortem documents, reducing paperwork and enabling better coordination between hospitals and law enforcement.
This reflects the government's commitment to leveragingtechnology for better justice delivery and public service, she said, calling it a 'milestone in the judicial process'.
