BJP Unveils Historic ₹1 Lakh Crore Budget for Delhi with Focus on Development and Welfare

The first BJP budget in 28 years prioritizes infrastructure, women's welfare, and environmental reforms, drawing criticism from opposition over feasibility.

The ₹1 lakh crore budget for FY 2025-26 marks a 31.5% increase in spending, with ₹28,000 crore allocated for infrastructure projects including roads, bridges, and public transport.
₹5,100 crore has been earmarked for the Mahila Samriddhi Scheme, providing ₹2,500 per month to eligible women, alongside initiatives like 50,000 new CCTV cameras for safety.
Environmental priorities include ₹9,000 crore for clean water and sanitation projects and ₹500 crore for Yamuna River cleaning through decentralized sewage treatment plants.
Education receives ₹19,291 crore, a 17% increase, funding CM Shri Schools, free laptops for 1,200 students, and 100 new language labs promoting multilingual education.
Opposition parties criticized the budget as unrealistic and lacking economic grounding, while the BJP defended it as a transformative vision for Delhi's future.