Delhi CM Rekha Gupta extends Raksha Bandhan greetings, calls for progressive capital

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta extended wishes on the occasion of Rakshabandhan here today. In a post on X, the Delhi CM wrote that the festival is a symbol of affection, protection and trust, which inspires us to stand by each other.

“On this occasion, let us all take a pledge to make Delhi respectable and progressive, so that the dream of a developed Delhi can be realized,” she wrote in the post.

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In another post, she hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the approval of a targeted subsidy of ₹30,000 crore for women in 2025-26 under the ‘Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana’.

“On the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan, Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji gave a big gift to the mothers and sisters of the country. The Union Cabinet has also approved a targeted subsidy of ₹30,000 crore for women in 2025-26 under the ‘Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana’ to ensure the availability of affordable LPG to every household,” it read.

“This decision is an important part of the Prime Minister’s continuous efforts to provide facilities to women at the household level, which is committed to giving every woman a safe and healthy life. Heartfelt gratitude to Hon’ble Prime Minister on behalf of all the people of Delhi for this gift on Raksha Bandhan, the festival of unwavering affection between brother and sister,” the post concluded.

Delhi Government’s Minister for Social Welfare Ravinder Indraj Singh celebrated the festival of Raksha Bandhan with specially-abled children and shelter home’s staff at the Asha Kiran Shelter Home in Rohini, here today. The Cabinet Minister interacted warmly with the children and had rakhis tied on his wrist.

Stating that the smiles on the faces of these children are a blessing for the government and a message of social progress, the minister said that Raksha Bandhan is a symbol of affection and a pledge of protection. He said that the Delhi Government is committed to the holistic development, care, and rehabilitation of specially-abled children and is continuously striving to improve their quality of life.

The Cabinet Minister further added that officials have been instructed to provide all children residing in Asha Kiran Shelter Home with high-quality health, education, sports, and recreational facilities. He appealed to all sections of society to maintain sensitivity and a spirit of cooperation towards specially-abled children.

Meanwhile, Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva also celebrated the auspicious festival of Raksha Bandhan with the women and children of Vinod Nagar Nehru Camp (Seva Basti). On this occasion, he also pledged to serve them in every possible way and help them lead a better life.

Later, while speaking with the media, Sachdeva extended warm wishes to all Delhiites on the sacred festival of Raksha Bandhan, a symbol of the unbreakable bond of love and trust between brothers and sisters. He added that the rakhis tied lovingly by the sisters and the innocent smiles of the children made the day all the more memorable.

Sachdeva also remarked that for the past 10 years, the previous government gave no opportunity to the sisters and children of these settlements to celebrate or find happiness and instead used them as pawns in dirty politics. He assured that the BJP government would now bring joy back to their faces, as they truly deserve. He emphasized that the BJP is committed, with a spirit of service, to the development of all 256 Seva Bastis in Delhi and is determined to provide them with every possible facility.