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Delhi Kicks Off Festival Season With Ramlila Groundbreakings and BJP Outreach

The government has introduced a district single-window to simplify permissions for this year’s events.

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.