Key Points of the Rekha Gupta on the Motion of Thanks to the Address of the Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena in the Delhi Legislative Assembly

“Our government believes in delivering, not in staging protests”-Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta’s statement in the Delhi Legislative Assembly

11 months versus 11 years: Chief Minister enumerates achievements, exposes failures of the Aam Aadmi Party government

Health, education, transport, infrastructure and good governance – Delhi’s direction transformed on every front

Chief Minister becomes emotional in the House over personal allegations; says the opposition is unable to accept a woman Chief Minister

New Delhi, January 2026 : The Chief Minister, Smt. Rekha Gupta, today presented a detailed, data-driven and forthright account of her government’s achievements over the past 11 months in the Delhi Legislative Assembly, while also exposing, layer by layer, the failures, mismanagement and corruption of the previous Aam Aadmi Party government during its 11 years in power.

Participating in the discussion on the ‘Motion of Thanks’ to the Address of the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor Shri V.K. Saxena during the Winter Session of the Assembly, the Chief Minister stated unequivocally that the Lieutenant Governor’s address was not a mere parliamentary formality, but a clear roadmap of a new governance model, one that is steering Delhi away from confrontational politics towards coordination, accountability and outcome-based governance.

She said that today in Delhi, the Central Government, the Lieutenant Governor, the Municipal Corporation and various agencies are not working in conflict with each other, but are united in the cause of Delhi’s development. The Chief Minister also became emotional in the House and said that the opposition was deliberately targeting her over a human error. She added that the opposition is unable to accept that Delhi today has a woman Chief Minister.

Politics of coordination, not confrontation

Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta said that this is the very model which the Delhi Government is confidently placing before the people. In the government’s decisions, there is coordination rather than noise; implementation rather than mere announcements; and service rather than displays of power. She said her government draws inspiration from Mahatma Gandhi’s concept of Sarvodaya, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Ji’s philosophy of Antyodaya, and Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ji’s nationalism, while working continuously to realise Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji’s vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat – Viksit Delhi’.

Delhi’s journey from darkness to light

The Chief Minister said that when her government was formed in February 2025, it felt as though a new ray of light had emerged in Delhi after years of darkness. Over the past 15–20 years, Delhi’s population and needs had grown rapidly, but previous governments had completely failed to strengthen basic infrastructure. As a result, essential services such as roads, hospitals, water supply, electricity and transport had steadily deteriorated.

She explained that her government identified priorities, framed policies and began working in a planned manner with short-, medium- and long-term goals. Expressing satisfaction, she said that even within a short span of just 11 months, the government has succeeded in changing the direction of Delhi.

Historic and bold decisions in the health sector

The Chief Minister informed the House that on the very first day after taking oath, the Cabinet approved Ayushman Bharat, the country’s largest health insurance scheme. Over the past 11 months, more than four lakh people have been registered under this scheme.

Under the ‘Vandan Yojana’ launched for senior citizens, treatment coverage of up to ₹10 lakh has been provided. More than 2.62 lakh people have registered under this scheme, over 19,200 patients have received treatment, and claims exceeding ₹32 crore have already been settled. The Chief Minister said this clearly reflects the extent to which Delhi’s citizens had been struggling for medical treatment and were forced to run from pillar to post for years.

Direct strike on corruption through digitisation

The Chief Minister stated that the Delhi Government implemented the Hospital Information Management System (HIMS), digitising the entire government hospital network. Online OPD bookings, digital prescriptions and interlinked medical records have put an end to corrupt practices such as multiple medicine bills being generated in the name of a single patient.
She informed that a Medical Genetics Ward has been established at Lok Nayak Hospital, enabling the detection of genetic disorders in unborn children. Additionally, 150 dialysis machines, advanced blood testing equipment and lactation management units for newborns have been introduced.

For the first time, the Delhi State AYUSH Society has been constituted. The State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation has also been established, providing an organised platform for organ donation. Twenty-nine new Jan Aushadhi Kendras have been opened to provide affordable medicines, and new blocks have been inaugurated in five government hospitals.

Other key initiatives undertaken by the government

The Chief Minister said that 500 Palna centres have been set up, enabling working women to leave their young children in a safe environment while they are at work. Around 1,300 nursing posts have been filled, and the stipend for nursing interns has been increased from ₹500 to ₹13,150 per month.

A monthly assistance scheme of ₹6,000 has been launched for the care of persons with severe disabilities. The government has set a target of opening 100 Atal Canteens; 45 have already started functioning, providing meals at ₹5.

Through the Delhi School Education Act 2025, arbitrary practices by private schools have been curbed. The number of electric buses has been increased to 3,500, with a target of reaching 7,500 by 2026 and 10,000 thereafter. For the first time, a separate Public Account for Delhi has been created, with ₹15,000 crore already deposited. Additionally, GST refunds worth ₹915 crore have been released to traders in a time-bound manner.

Mismanagement and incomplete projects of the previous government

Launching a sharp attack on the previous government, the Chief Minister said that hospital buildings were constructed without planning, budgeting or approved layouts. Project costs escalated from ₹200 crore to ₹1,600 crore, and resolving these projects has now become a major challenge, with fresh tenders required in many cases.

She also pointed out that during the previous government’s tenure, nearly 1.5 lakh booked properties in Delhi had no electricity meters, despite electricity being used leading to rampant theft and corruption. Her government took a bold decision to provide legal electricity connections and meters to all such properties.

Regarding water bills, she said that lakhs of consumers under the Delhi Jal Board had been burdened with irrational bills. Under the Amnesty Scheme introduced by the government, 2,10,654 consumers have benefited so far, generating revenue of ₹224 crore.

Cleaning the Yamuna is our priority

The Chief Minister reiterated that cleaning the Yamuna is a top priority for her government. She said that Yamuna rejuvenation is a complex process that cannot be addressed through superficial measures. She identified outdated technology and defunct sewage treatment plants (STPs) inherited from previous regimes as the core challenge. The government is now repairing old plants and has initiated the tender process for setting up new STPs.

She also spoke about the transformation of road infrastructure and informed the Assembly about the ‘wall-to-wall re-carpeting’ scheme, under which roads are being fully reconstructed rather than receiving cosmetic repairs. So far, work on 140 kilometres of roads has been completed.

Addressing misconceptions related to education and ‘CM Shri Schools’, the Chief Minister clarified that no school named after Babasaheb Dr B.R. Ambedkar has been renamed. These schools are being upgraded with modern infrastructure and advanced educational facilities to ensure quality education for students.

Burden of liabilities left behind by the previous government

The Chief Minister informed the House that the previous Aam Aadmi Party government left Delhi burdened with massive financial and administrative liabilities. Thousands of crores of rupees were pending across departments including electricity, water, health, transport, education, sports and social welfare, often without any proper accounting.

Outstanding payments to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), dues to power distribution companies, the financial crisis of the Delhi Jal Board, incomplete hospital projects and schemes launched without budgetary provisions are clear examples. She said that while the previous government made numerous announcements, it failed to make corresponding financial arrangements, forcing the present government to not only initiate development works but also clear old dues.

Pending payments related to scholarships, social assistance schemes and contractors were also highlighted. The Chief Minister said that her government is addressing these liabilities with complete transparency and responsibility, in order to strengthen Delhi’s financial position and ensure that future plans can progress without burden.

Chief Minister becomes emotional over personal allegations

The Chief Minister became emotional in the House when the opposition repeatedly mocked her over a word she had used. She said that while a human error is possible, the deliberate attempts to ridicule her were deeply unfortunate. She stated clearly that the opposition is unable to accept the fact that Delhi today has a woman Chief Minister. Speaking with emotion, she said, “They do not like the fact that a woman is the Chief Minister of Delhi.”

She emphasised that while disagreement is an integral part of democracy, personal remarks and mockery based on gender violate political decorum and raise serious questions about societal attitudes. She asserted that she will not be deterred by such comments and will continue to serve the people of Delhi with full dignity and self-respect.

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