New Delhi: In a strong endorsement of the Centre’s support for Delhi, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday praised the “double-engine government” for accelerating infrastructure development across the capital and criticized the previous AAP-led administration for failing to acknowledge the Centre’s contribution.
Speaking at the inauguration of an exhibition marking 11 years of the Modi Government’s service and 100 days of the Delhi Government, CM Gupta said, “I’m very happy that the Centre has completed 11 years and the Delhi government 100 days. The way the double-engine government has started working in Delhi is commendable.”
She took a direct swipe at the AAP, stating, “The Centre had always worked for Delhi, but unfortunately, the previous government neither recognised their efforts nor gave them credit. But today, when we look at Delhi, we can see that we have received significant support from the Centre in developing excellent infrastructure.”
Gupta emphasized that work is progressing in key sectors. “Work is underway in all sectors to achieve the targets we have set for Delhi — whether it’s air pollution, water, electricity, the Yamuna, or roads — and the people of Delhi will soon see the results,” she said.
The event was inaugurated by Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, who echoed Gupta’s sentiments. “Despite the current global situation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s success in elevating India’s economy to the fourth position globally is a remarkable achievement in itself,” Puri said.
He added, “Delhi now has a government with a purpose, committed to serving its people. The targets set by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta’s government will prove to be significant achievements for Delhiites in the coming days.”
