New Delhi: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta showcased resilience and determination in her first public appearance since being attacked earlier this week, as she led development-focused initiatives at an event in Gandhi Nagar on Friday. Despite a minor disruption, Gupta’s focus remained firmly on driving progress and improving civic amenities in the city.
The CM was attending the inaugural Vastrika exhibition, an open-market garment show organised by the Gandhi Nagar wholesale market. At the event, she announced the appointment of local MLA Arvinder Singh Lovely as the chairman of the newly formed Yamuna Paar Vikas Board, underscoring her administration’s commitment to inclusive development.
“Lovely has held top posts in the Delhi government, and for the sake of development alone, without any hidden agenda, he joined the BJP. He took an oath for Delhi’s development, and now he will lead the Yamuna Paar Vikas Board,” Gupta said, highlighting her team’s focus on governance and public welfare.
She further directed MLA Lovely and East Delhi MP and Union Minister Harsh Malhotra to prepare detailed budget proposals for Gandhi Nagar, assuring that funds would be sanctioned immediately. “I am sanctioning the budget today. You just prepare the file with the estimates,” she said.
Gupta also announced a comprehensive initiative to rationalise routes for Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) buses, starting with the Trans-Yamuna region. “We will fix the routes. Every area will get adequate buses,” she said, signalling her government’s commitment to improving public transport infrastructure.
A minor disruption occurred during the programme when a man identified as Praveen Sharma, 60, raised slogans against MLA Lovely. Security personnel immediately escorted him away, and Deputy Commissioner of Police (Shahdara) Prashant Gautam confirmed that the incident did not compromise the CM’s safety.
Addressing the gathering, Gupta reaffirmed her resolve following Wednesday’s assault at her Civil Lines residence during a Jan Sunwai programme. “I assure you that your Chief Minister Didi will not be afraid, will not get tired, will not lose. Till Delhi gets its rights, I will keep fighting with you. It is my vow to continuously fight with you,” she said, drawing applause from attendees.
The event demonstrated that, despite recent challenges, CM Gupta remains focused on development and public welfare, sending a strong message of determination and leadership to the citizens of Delhi.
