The Delhi Government has passed a resolution congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 25 years in public office.
Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that Prime Minister Modi has worked tirelessly to improve citizens’ standard of living, promote progress and drive the development of states. She added that he has consistently prioritised Delhi and extended support to the national capital.
Ms Gupta said that since coming to power in February last year, the Delhi Government has adopted all major initiatives launched by the Central Government under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership.
She highlighted the adoption of the Ayushman Bharat Yojana on the first day after the government assumed office. Under the scheme, the Centre provides health cover of ₹5 lakh, while the Delhi Government has added ₹5 lakh.
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The Chief Minister also informed that around 425 Ayushman Aarogya Mandirs have been established in Delhi, with a target of setting up approximately 1,100 centres.
Highlighting the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Ms Gupta said the Delhi Government is working towards ensuring housing for every resident of the national capital.
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Separately, Ms Gupta criticised the INDIA bloc’s protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, alleging that opposition parties were misleading the public for political gains.