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Delhi Assembly Begins Budget Session with Focus on 'Viksit Delhi'

The BJP government will present its first budget on March 25, prioritizing infrastructure, environmental initiatives, and social welfare, while addressing accountability through a CAG report on DTC.

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Delhi chief Rekha Gupta. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)
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Overview

  • The Budget session of the Eighth Delhi Legislative Assembly starts March 24, running until March 28, with provisions for extension if needed.
  • Chief Minister Rekha Gupta will present the BJP government’s first budget, themed 'Viksit Delhi,' on March 25, focusing on infrastructure, Yamuna cleaning, air pollution, and social welfare.
  • The session will include the tabling of a Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) for 2024, addressing transparency concerns.
  • Public input shaped the budget, with over 10,000 suggestions received via email and WhatsApp from Delhi residents.
  • Key legislative activities include daily Question Hours, discussions on the budget, and private members’ business on March 28 for debating resolutions and bills.