Delhi CM Gupta assures no slum demolitions without rehabilitation, calls slum dwellers the city’s lifeline. Announces ₹700 crore for development, outlines healthcare, education, waste management, and pollution control reforms in her 100-day report, marking a decisive break from the previous AAP government’s legacy.
In a powerful address during the ‘100 Din Sewa Ke’ event at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta made a strong commitment to the city’s slum dwellers, declaring that no slum in the capital would be demolished without prior rehabilitation. The event, hosted by veteran actor Anupam Kher, marked the completion of 100 days of the BJP government in Delhi.
Calling slum dwellers the “lifeline of Delhi” and essential service providers, CM Gupta announced that her government had earmarked ₹700 crore for development works in slum areas, particularly focused on improving sanitation facilities such as toilets and women’s washrooms.
Taking a clear stance against opposition claims regarding possible slum demolitions, Gupta said, “Unless every slum dweller receives a permanent home, they will continue to live in their current shelter — but with improved facilities and dignity.” She emphasized that no demolition will occur without proper rehabilitation, unlike in the past when such issues were either ignored or politicized.
CM Gupta took the opportunity to criticize the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government for what she described as years of neglect. “While they sat in Sheeshmahal, we have rebuilt Delhi with honesty,” she remarked, contrasting her administration’s ground-level efforts with the alleged inaction of former leaders.
Highlighting her government’s healthcare initiatives, Gupta pointed out that the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) health insurance scheme was approved in the very first Cabinet meeting. She also shared updates on the successful implementation of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission across hospitals in the city. Under this initiative, Jan Aushadhi Kendras are being established, and advanced healthcare units such as LMU, NAT testing labs, and a medical genetics ward have been set up at Lok Nayak Hospital to ensure quality medical care.
In the field of education, the CM emphasized a commitment to transparency. She said the new Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation & Regulation of Fees) Bill 2025 has been passed to regulate fees in private schools and prevent arbitrary hikes, contrasting this with the “publicity-focused” agenda of earlier regimes.
Addressing the critical issue of waste management, Gupta criticized the AAP government for turning Delhi into a “landfill city.” She claimed her administration is taking real steps to fix this problem, citing the launch of 24×7 legacy waste processing, which is currently handling about 30,000 metric tonnes of garbage daily. She assured that the infamous Bhalaswa and Okhla landfill sites will be fully cleared within the next two years.
The CM informed that Delhi now operates four waste-to-energy plants, and two new ones are rapidly being constructed in Narela and Ghazipur. Expansions are also underway at the Okhla and Tehkhand plants. Furthermore, a modern e-waste park is being developed in Holambi Kalan to handle the growing volume of electronic waste.
On the environmental front, Gupta alleged that the previous administration had made Delhi a “gas chamber.” In response, her government has implemented year-round pollution control measures including 1,000 water sprinklers and 70 advanced mechanical road sweeping machines. Mandatory installation of smog guns in high-rise buildings has also been enforced.
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Under the DEVi (Delhi Electric Vehicle Interconnector) initiative, 460 electric buses have already been introduced for last-mile connectivity, and the government plans to add 2,000 more by the end of the year.
Turning to the pollution of the Yamuna River, CM Gupta claimed that her government had prioritized cleaning the river from day one, unlike previous administrations that only made symbolic gestures while untreated sewage continued to pollute the waters.
In her address, CM Rekha Gupta portrayed her government as one focused on action, inclusion, and environmental responsibility — signaling a clear departure from the policies of past regimes.
