Overview
- Chief Minister Rekha Gupta laid foundation stones for two Ramlilas in Shalimar Bagh as preparations began across the capital.
- Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva and Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh attended a Bhoomi Pujan at the Red Fort Parade Ground to launch Ramlila planning.
- The administration cut the land security deposit for Ramlila grounds to Rs 15 per sq m from Rs 20 and capped entertainment facilities at 40% of allotted space.
- BJP leaders met Durga Puja samitis through the party’s Bengal cell and assured timely administrative support for the festivities.
- Returning to public events after a recent attack, the chief minister linked the season’s messaging to a Ram Rajya governance agenda and promised more vibrant cultural programming, including Dandiya.