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Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
CM to celebrate b'day quietly in ancestral village
New Delhi: Chief minister Rekha Gupta will keep her birthday on Saturday, July 19, a "low-key affair" and celebrate it at her ancestral village Nandgarh, in Haryana's Julana district. Officials said the chief minister will leave for her village early on Saturday and attend a few programmes there before spending some time with differently abled children. According to the official programme shared by CM's office, apart from spending time with her family, Gupta will attend a public meeting in Nandgarh village and lay the foundation stone of various projects in Julana. Sources said Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini is also likely to call on Gupta in her village. A Delhi BJP spokesperson said the chief minister will also plant a tree in the name of her mother under the party's ongoing programme 'Ek Ped Maa ke Naam'. The party spokesperson said CM may make a new beginning. "She considers exchanging flower bouquets as an unfruitful splashing, which needs to be curbed. That's why she has decided to keep her birthday as a personal affair and avoid the queuing up of people to meet and wish her by offering flower bouquets," said the BJP spokesperson. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi In her office at Delhi's Players' Building, CM discourages people from bringing flowers while coming to meet her.
The Hindu
13-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Glass shards found on Kanwar Yatra route; e-rickshaw driver held
The Delhi police on Sunday detained an e-rickshaw driver after shards of glass were found scattered on a road along the Kanwar Yatra route in north-east Delhi's Shahdara, raising concern over the safety of the pilgrims walking barefoot. 'A case was registered based on a complaint filed by a junior engineer of the Public Works Department,' said the police. Sources said that, after examining CCTV footage, the police found that an e-rickshaw carrying glass panels had passed through the area. 'The e-rickshaw, which was carrying a total of 19 glass panels from Shalimar Garden, Uttar Pradesh, to north-east Delhi's Seelampur, has been identified. The glasses broke during the journey to the destination. The driver has been identified and detained for further questioning,' the police said. Following the incident, police personnel were deployed in the area for the Kanwar Yatra, which is a 12-day pilgrimage carried out by Lord Shiva devotees. The incident came to light after Delhi Cabinet Minister Kapil Mishra took to social media, assuring stringent action against the perpetrator. In an X post, he informed that PWD and corporation employees have cleared the road in the presence of Shahdara MLA Sanjay Goyal. Terming the incident 'extremely unfortunate', Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva said, 'While the Delhi government is making excellent arrangements for the service of pilgrims, some people are attempting to disrupt peace in the name of religious politics.'
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Arvind Kejriwal Demands 'Nobel Prize'; BJP Hits Back, Suggests 'Corruption Category'
AAP chief and former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal sparked row after claiming he deserves a Nobel Prize for governance despite facing administrative hurdles. Speaking at the launch of the Punjabi edition of the 'Kejriwal Model' in Chandigarh, he said, 'Despite being stopped from working, we delivered.' His remark drew sharp criticism from BJP leaders. Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva mocked the comment, saying Kejriwal deserves a prize only for "corruption and anarchy."#arvindkejriwal #nobelprize #bjpvskejriwal #kejriwalmodel #delhipolitics #indiangovernance #politicalsatire #corruption #virendrasachdeva #aamaadmiparty #bjp #toi #toibharat Read More
Hindustan Times
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta and BJP national president attend play at Kamani Auditorium
Delhi BJP on Tuesday organised the first performance of the play 'Rashtravaad ke Aadipurush', based on the life of Jana Sangh founder Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee at Kamani Auditorium. The play was attended by BJP national president Jagat Prakash Nadda and Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta. BJP national president and CM Gupta at the performance. (PTI) Nadda said the Delhi BJP has creatively presented Dr Mookerjee's nationalist ideology through a theatrical production in an accessible form. In his address before the performance, Delhi BJP president Sachdeva said the aim of the play was to present Dr Shyama Prasad Mookerjee's vision of nationalism, education, political career, and dedication to Kashmir in a straightforward and understandable language for the people. A team of 75 people—including 58 artists from the National School of Drama and Shriram Kala Kendra, a chief director, and 16 technical staff—played a vital role in bringing the play to life. CM Rekha Gupta said the portrayal of the play 'Rashtravaad ka Aadipurush' marks a unique beginning, and Dr Mookerjee's nationalist thoughts will be taken to every citizen of Delhi. 'His life will continue to inspire the people of India for generations to come.'
Mint
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Mint
BJP accuses AAP of ₹200 Cr scam in women's pension scheme, ‘welfare under attack,' responds Arvind Kejriwal's party
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has claimed that people want the Chief Minister Rekha Gupta government to order a probe into an alleged "scam" involving a women's pension scheme during the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) dispensation in the national capital. The AAP hit back, alleging the BJP, which is in power in Delhi, wants to shut down all welfare schemes for the people. In a statement, Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva cited media reports and claimed that, according to current findings, over 83,000 registered women beneficiaries of the pension scheme were "fake" or "suspicious" and said the "scam" involved ₹ 200 crore per year. "The Delhiites now want the Rekha Gupta-led government to conduct a high-level investigation into the matter," Sachdeva said. The scheme provides monthly financial assistance of ₹ 2,500 via direct benefit transfer to ensure social security for widowed, divorced, separated, abandoned, deserted, or destitute women above 18 years of age who lack adequate means of livelihood and fall under the poor and vulnerable category. A Delhi BJP statement said that last year, some Delhi BJP MLAs and certain media outlets raised concerns about irregularities in the distribution of this pension and demanded an investigation. Following due approvals, an investigation began in October 2024. However, the then government stalled its progress until February. According to available data, 3,81,539 women were registered for this pension scheme, it said. "The investigation found irregularities with over 60,000 fake registrations. Additionally, 22,795 cases involved duplication or other discrepancies," the statement claimed. In 60,573 cases, investigators found that women either could not be located at their registered addresses or there was no proof of residence. In several instances, the addresses were found to be "fake", it added. AAP responded to the allegation, saying it had already warned the people of Delhi that if the BJP came to power, it would shut down all welfare schemes meant for the public. 'That is exactly what is happening now. The BJP has begun closing down hundreds of Mohalla Clinics, alleging a scam,' the Delhi's opposition party said, as quoted by news agency PTI. It is only a matter of time before they end the free electricity scheme, too, claiming yet another fictitious scam. "They have discontinued the free treatment of accident victims, again citing a scam. It is only a matter of time before they end the free electricity scheme, too, claiming yet another fictitious scam," it said. Immediately after coming to power, the BJP allowed a hike in private school fees. They also attempted to ban 62 lakh vehicles in Delhi in collusion with automobile manufacturers, but the AAP and the public exposed their conspiracy, the AAP statement claimed. Key Takeaways The BJP alleges significant fraud in women's pension schemes under AAP, calling for a thorough investigation. AAP defends itself by highlighting the BJP's alleged intent to dismantle welfare programs. The situation underscores the contentious relationship between the two parties, impacting public welfare in Delhi.
