New Delhi, March 28 – A day after the Delhi Assembly passed the 2026-27 budget, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta met with Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu on Saturday and discussed development and infrastructure issues.
In a message on the social media platform X, the Chief Minister said, "I had a courtesy meeting with Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu. During this meeting, we had a meaningful discussion about Delhi's development, public welfare, and the city's future direction."
"This year's Green Budget reflects this vision, with a focus on infrastructure development, environmental protection, and improving the lives of citizens. We are all committed to building a developed Delhi," Chief Minister Gupta said, sharing photos of the meeting.
The meeting between the Delhi L-G and the Chief Minister came a day after T.S. Sandhu met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Earlier, Chief Minister Gupta, while concluding the discussion on the budget, said, "Delhi has been lagging behind in the past, but it is now moving forward with a renewed approach to governance. From now on, Delhi will witness transformation, not confrontation – performance, not politics."
Speaking about the resolve of the state government led by the Bharatiya Janata Party, the Chief Minister remarked, "Some people adapt to the times, some people change with the times, while others change the very mould of the times."
Chief Minister Gupta said, "The Delhi government has begun clearing long-pending dues, including payments related to sportspersons, welfare of economically weaker sections, scholarships, awards, and the Kishori scheme. Payments of Rs 114 crore for SC, ST and OBC students, and Rs 538 crore for Delhi government colleges have also been made."
She also raised concerns about irregularities in public works department projects under the previous Aam Aadmi Party-led Delhi government, claiming that in one instance, Rs 250 crore was paid without any work being completed – raising serious questions about the previous administration's functioning.
Chief Minister Gupta sharply criticised the previous AAP government's financial record, saying that it had left behind a massive debt burden that the present BJP administration is now working to manage.
"Every rupee will be accounted for, every project delivered," the Chief Minister said, pointing to a Rs 47,000 crore debt legacy left behind by the AAP government.