Delhi has seen a year of fresh momentum and change under Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, who reflected on her government’s achievements and outlined a vision for the years ahead. Speaking at a gathering in North East Delhi’s Lok Sabha constituency, she said the first 365 days had set the city on a new path, with the government committed to addressing both major challenges and everyday issues faced by residents.
“First step of change, one year of development is more than a slogan. It represents real improvements in the lives of Delhi’s people,” CM Gupta said. She highlighted efforts to make governance more transparent, tackle corruption, accelerate infrastructure projects, and improve essential services, stressing that the administration has prioritised all sections of society, from the poor and workers to women, youth, and the middle class.
Guided by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s mantra of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas,” she said, the government has introduced initiatives such as Ayushman Bharat healthcare access and Atal Canteens, while also improving roads, promoting the city’s art and culture, and organising major festivals like Kanwar Seva, Chhath Puja, and Deepawali. Electric buses and upgrades to civic infrastructure were among other achievements, she noted, emphasising that these steps are designed to improve daily life for residents.
CM Gupta thanked party workers and citizens for their support, saying, “Your trust is our greatest strength.” She underlined that the government sees itself as a servant of the people, with the Chief Minister’s office and residence remaining open 24 hours a day, ensuring citizens’ concerns are heard and addressed.
Delhi Cabinet Minister Kapil Mishra praised the government’s accessibility and engagement with residents, recalling that Delhi had waited 27 years to see a Chief Minister so closely connected to the people. He said the administration’s focus is not only on governance but on actively standing with citizens, whether through healthcare, food services, infrastructure projects, or cultural initiatives.
The government has also dedicated significant resources to local development, including ₹700 crore for the Trans Yamuna Development Board and initiatives to clean and rejuvenate the Yamuna. CM Gupta said these foundations will allow the government to move beyond its first year and tackle deeper, long-standing challenges, promising that the benefits of development will be felt by every resident of Delhi.
With a year of groundwork completed, the Chief Minister’s administration has demonstrated a commitment to service, transparency, and inclusive growth. The message from Monday’s programme was clear: the first year was about setting direction, and the years ahead are about turning vision into visible change for the people of Delhi.
