Post oath-taking, under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the BJP government in Delhi has shifted into action mode. On Friday, the Chief Minister held a high-level meeting with her ministers to assess the state of key public services in the national capital and strategize improvements. Following this, she met with officials from the Public Works Department and Delhi Jal Board to review roads and water supply conditions in Delhi. On Saturday, all of Delhi's ministers ventured out to evaluate tasks pertinent to their departments. PWD Minister Parvesh Verma inspected road repairs and various projects today. Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood addressed cleanliness issues, sternly reprimanding MCD officials. Meanwhile, Health Minister Dr. Pankaj Singh took stock of the health services at hospitals.
Delhi Government in Action: PWD Minister Parvesh Verma Inspects Road Projects, See More
Parvesh Verma conducted a survey of the road repairs from Bhairon Marg to Sarai Kale Khan, Ring Road, interacting with locals to listen to their grievances and assuring resolutions. Verma inspected PWD projects on Barapula Road, where he instructed PWD officials, 'Construct roads that last 10-15 years, even if the official duration is 5 years, ensure they last 10-15 years.'
The minister was seen asking an official about the repairs on a 4-kilometer stretch of road and how traffic is managed during closures. The official informed Parvesh Verma that work is conducted on one lane while keeping the other open for traffic. The aim is to complete as much work as possible during nighttime.
Seeing a Heap of Garbage, Minister Ashish Sood Demands Delhi Mayor's Resignation, See More
Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood arrived at Pankha Road to personally oversee the cleaning of mounds of garbage. Speaking to the media, he stated that Rekha Gupta's government and PWD will not tolerate unauthorized garbage and debris on the roads. Our Chief Minister has ordered the immediate clearing of such waste from Delhi's streets. Residents have begun referring to Pankha Road as 'Garbage Road,' but we are committed to removing these mounds. It falls upon the Municipal Corporation to ensure waste is managed properly.
Ashish Sood requested that AAP-administered Delhi Municipal Corporation remove scattered mounds of garbage across the city and maintain cleanliness, as Delhi residents have entrusted this responsibility to AAP-led civic bodies. The BJP government minister asserted that if the AAP-led corporation proves incapable of this task, Delhi's mayor and councilors should resign from their positions.
Health Minister Pankaj Singh Visits Delhi Hospitals to Evaluate Conditions, See What Issues Were Highlighted?
Delhi's Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh visited Rao Tula Ram Memorial Hospital in Najafgarh for an inspection. Speaking to the media, he remarked, 'The current state of the hospital is dire. There’s a shortage of doctors. A building that should have been completed before 2020 remains pending. MP Kamaljeet Seharawat and I have resolved to transform this hospital completely within three months, ensuring all necessary facilities are provided. We will revisit in three months to show how well the hospital is functioning.'
