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Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Short period to assess a govt, says Sachdeva
New Delhi: Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva said on Thursday that BJP's govt in Delhi will complete 100 days in office, which is a short period to assess a govt that came to power after a decade of "misgovernance. " However, it is a matter of satisfaction that BJP govt had succeeded in creating a positive image in this brief span, he said. Holding a press briefing at the party office on Thursday, he stated that the greatest achievement of Rekha Gupta's govt is that, unlike Kejriwal, who engaged in negative politics by blaming central govt for his failures, BJP govt is proactive and is addressing every issue of Delhiites. Her govt's work is becoming its true identity, he said. Sachdeva said: "Tomorrow, Delhi govt will present its roadmap for the future along with a summary of its 100-day achievements." Listing the achievements, he said that there was the issuance of Ayushman Bharat cards, providing elderly citizens with health coverage of Rs 10 lakh. Also, there was the allocation of a Rs 1 lakh crore mega development budget for Delhi. On Yamuna cleaning, he said: "Govt is committed to working on Yamuna cleaning, with budget allocations for installing STPs on drains falling into the river." He mentioned that govt was reviving the crumbling DTC public transport left by Kejriwal govt and stabilising the situation by operating around 400 buses under the Devi Yojana.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Performance in spotlight on the eve of new BJP govt.'s 100 days in power
New Delhi The Opposition Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) took potshots at each other on Thursday ahead of the Capital marking 100 days under the new government. AAP released a 'report card' on the government's 100 days in power, criticising it for alleged power outages, rising private school fees, and failure to deliver the promised ₹2,500 monthly allowance to women until now. Hitting back, the BJP accused AAP of leaving behind '10 years of misgovernance' and claimed that in its first 100 days, the government has restored public trust by issuing Ayushman Bharat cards, announcing a ₹1-lakh-crore annual budget, and creating a 'positive image through responsive governance'. Addressing a press conference, Leader of the Opposition in the Delhi Assembly, Atishi, said, 'Tomorrow marks 100 days of the BJP's government in Delhi. The people gave them a mandate to work for citizens, but in just 100 days, the BJP has made life hell for Delhiites.' She claimed that rather than improving the system, the BJP dismantled the functional services that had been running smoothly for the past 10 years. Ms. Atishi alleged that the BJP government had damaged Delhi's power infrastructure, leading to frequent and prolonged power cuts.' People now expect outages every time the temperature rises or there is a thunderstorm. Is this really the national capital? Are we living in 2025? The BJP has raised power tariffs by 7–15%. From next month, people will start getting inflated bills,' she said. 'Proactive approach' Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva said that while 100 days is a short time to evaluate a new government, it is long enough to establish a clear contrast with AAP's decade in power. 'The greatest achievement of Rekha Gupta's government is its proactive approach. Unlike Arvind Kejriwal, who resorted to blame games, the BJP government is addressing the concerns of Delhiites. Her work is becoming her identity,' he said. Mr. Sachdeva said the government's achievements included issuing Ayushman Bharat cards, allocating funds for new sewage treatment plants to clean the Yamuna river, deploying 400 Delhi Electric Vehicle Interconnector buses, installing GPS tracking to monitor water supply to slums, and developing Ayushman Arogya Mandirs for free medicines and health check-ups.
Hindustan Times
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Delhi BJP holds first meeting of district presidents ahead of 100 days in office
New Delhi The Delhi unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday held the first meeting of its newly elected district presidents, where chief minister Rekha Gupta briefed them about the government's work in 100 days in office and sought suggestions to improve developmental plans. The Delhi BJP elected 14 new district presidents and 105 new state council members on Monday. Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva, terming the week as significant, said it marked 11 years of 'achievements by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government' and '100 successful days of service by Rekha Gupta's government in Delhi.' 'Our mission is to build a 'Developed Delhi' in line with the vision of a 'Developed India', and the newly formed district and mandal teams must contribute to this cause,' he said. Sachdeva also discussed the upcoming 'Sankalp Se Siddhi' (From Resolution to Accomplishment) programmes that the party plans to run over the next two weeks to celebrate 11 years of the Modi government. The first meeting at state headquarters was addressed by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Delhi BJP co-in-charge Alka Gurjar and state president Virendra Sachdeva. Mahendra Nagpal, the organisational election officer of Delhi BJP on Monday announced the names of all 14 newly elected district presidents of Delhi and 105 newly elected members of the BJP Delhi State Council. BJP in a statement said that the list of new district presidents includes three sitting presidents, namely Vijender Dhama (Mayur Vihar), Deepak Gaba (Shahdara), and Chandrapal Bakshi (West Delhi). 'For the first time, two women have been elected as district presidents in the new team — Raj Sharma Gautam (Najafgarh) and Maya Bisht (South Delhi). Four newly elected district presidents — Arvind Garg (Chandni Chowk), Vinod Sahrawat (North West), Virendra Babbar (Karol Bagh), and Binod Kumar (Naveen Shahdara) — have previously served in the same positions in their respective districts,' the party said in a statement.
The Print
27-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
CM Rekha Gupta interacts with BJP district presidents, seeks feedback for Delhi's development
The chief minister briefed the district presidents about 100-day work of the BJP government in Delhi and invited suggestions for the improvement and development of Delhi, a statement by BJP's Delhi unit said. 'We are working with the goal of building a 'Developed Delhi' within a 'Developed India,' and the newly formed district and mandal organizations must contribute to achieving this objective,' said Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva who was present at the first meeting of the newly elected district presidents. New Delhi, May 27 (PTI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday interacted with newly elected district presidents of the the BJP in Delhi, and shared the details of work done in the first 100 days of her government and sought their feedback on it. Delhi BJP co-incharge Alka Gurjar, state general secretary (organisation) Pawan Rana and general secretary Vishnu Mittal were present at the meeting. Gupta took oath along with her Council of Ministers on February 20 this year. The BJP government will complete its 100 days on May 30. Gupta told reporters after the meeting that she will present a report card of her government before the people of Delhi at an event to be held on JLN stadium on May 31. Gutpa said that the party leaders and workers will reach out to the people telling them about the work done by the BJP at the Centre in the last 11 years, as well as in Delhi the last 100 days. The Delhi BJP president said under the BJP's 'Sankalp Se Siddhi' (resolution to accomplishment) programmes in next two weeks across the city, 11 years of the Modi government will be celebrated and its achievements will be highlighted. PTI VIT VIT SKY SKY This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Hans India
26-05-2025
- Health
- Hans India
‘Whitathon' cautions people about early signs of retinoblastoma
Visakhapatnam: In a step to build awareness about the early detection of retinoblastoma (eye cancer) in children, a 'whitathon' was organised at RK Beach in Visakhapatnam on Sunday. Flagged off from Kalimata temple at Beach Road, the event commemorates the 'World Retinoblastoma Awareness Week' observed in the month of May. Highlighting the importance of spotting early signs of the eye cancer, adjunct ophthalmologist at the GMR Varalakshmi campus Dr. G. Suneetha underlined the need to build awareness about the symptoms of retinoblastoma among the public. 'It is important that we educate the public, especially young parents about the symptoms of retinoblastoma. Everyone should be aware that once they notice a white reflex in a child's eye, they should immediately get it examined by an eye specialist. Early detection and treatment can save the child's life, eye, and vision,' she emphasised. Head GMR Varalakshmi campus Dr Virendra Sachdeva exhorted people to spread awareness about the symptoms of retinoblastoma. 'If each of us takes the responsibility of building awareness about retinoblastoma with others in our circle, it would make a huge difference,' he suggested. Underprivileged children suffering from retinoblastoma will be treated free of cost with the support of the funds raised from the 'whitathon' organised by the LV Prasad Eye Institute. This year, over 450 participants extended support to the cause. Retinoblastoma, a rare eye cancer, primarily affects children under three years of age. The ophthalmologists caution that signs like squint, white reflex, red eyes, swollen eyelids and enlarged eyes should not be neglected and consult a trained ophthalmologist as soon as they spot the symptoms.
