Ill-remarks on PM’s late mother, insult to womanhood; regrettable that Oppn hasn’t apologised: Delhi CM

Once again, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday strongly expressed her outrage at the recent controversial remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his late mother, made at a rally of the opposition parties in poll-bound Bihar, a few days ago.

She said, “The use of derogatory language against the Prime Minister’s late mother not only lowers the standards of politics, but also insults the entire womanhood.”

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Gupta asserted that the most regrettable part about this entire episode is that, to this day, leaders from the opposition have neither apologised, nor expressed any remorse.

The CM further said that when someone publicly abuses the sacred title of ‘mother’, it is an affront to the sanctity of motherhood itself.

Meanwhile, while speaking to reporters at the secretariat, she also announced that from 17 September, the birthday of PM Modi, until 2 October, a Seva Pakhwada (Fortnight of Service) will be organised in the national capital.

During this period, the Delhi Government will dedicate 75 new services and schemes to the people, including the inauguration of various development projects, foundation stone-laying ceremonies, and the commencement of long-pending works.

She stated that this ‘Seva Pakhwada’ would not be a mere formal event, but would ensure the implementation of schemes that deliver real benefits to the people.

This event is a tribute to PM’s dedication and selfless service, through which he has devoted every moment of his life to the nation’s development and progress, Gupta said.

PM Modi has never considered which party governs a particular state; he has always worked equally for every state and every citizen, and keeping up this spirit, the Delhi government is organising this Seva Pakhwad, she added.

The initiatives during the period will include the inauguration of 150 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, an intensive sanitation drive (Delhi ko Kude se Azadi), the opening of five major hospitals, along with several important projects related to education, housing, transport, and civic amenities.