Continuous efforts being made for rejuvenation of Yamuna: Delhi CM
New Delhi (PTI): Cleaning the Yamuna is no longer merely a government programme but a people's movement, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Sunday while inspecting a clean-up drive at the ITO Chhath Ghat.
The chief minister claimed the Delhi government is carrying out the Yamuna clean-up campaign at a war footing, in a phased, scientific and well-planned manner.
Continuous efforts are being made for the rejuvenation of the Yamuna by strengthening the disposal of silt and other materials, waste management, sewage treatment, biological treatment and monitoring systems, she asserted.
Gupta said the Yamuna is a lifeline of the Indian civilisation, and its cleanliness reflects the collective commitment of society.
She appreciated the efforts of the volunteers of the Culture Youth Foundation which organised the cleaning drive and described the active participation of citizens, youth and personnel of the Yamuna Task Force (137 CETF Battalion, Territorial Army) as inspiring.
Voluntary participation of a large number of people in the Yamuna cleanliness campaign, even on a Sunday, reflects growing public awareness and commitment towards the cause, she said.
Emphasised the role of young people, the chief minister said the participation of youth is the greatest strength behind any meaningful social and environmental transformation.
She asserted that keeping the Yamuna clean is not only the responsibility of the government but a collective moral responsibility towards future generations.
She further said the Delhi government will extend all possible support to public participation-based initiatives for environmental protection, asserting that sustainable and positive change is possible only when society and government work together.
Appealing to citizens to maintain sustained awareness, discipline and participation for the conservation and cleanliness of the Yamuna, she said a clean Yamuna will emerge as the symbol of a clean, healthy and empowered Delhi.
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Whoever wins heart of Gandhi family in Congress will become CM: Basavaraj Bommai
Gadag: In Congress, whoever wins the hearts of Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi will become the Chief Minister. This is a shame for the democratic system, said former Chief Minister and MP Basavaraj Bommai.
Speaking to the media in Gadag, he said there is a clash among leaders due to excessive desire for power. Cabinet ministers are trying to retain their positions. Some leaders are demanding ministerial posts saying they have won elections multiple times, while newcomers are also seeking ministerial positions. He added that the Chief Minister is trying to retain his position.
Bommai said Mallikarjun Kharge is a senior leader and feels he should have been given the Chief Minister post fairly.
He further said that Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar function as the high command, referring to Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi, and added that Congress is a family-based party. He reiterated that whoever wins the support of Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi becomes the Chief Minister, calling it a shame for the democratic system and alleging that the party has weakened internal democracy.
Responding to a question about allegations that officials in the government are not working, he said, “The people who made them are angry. The Congress has cheated the people who elected them. The government is completely at a standstill. No work has been done. About Rs 14,000 crores provided in Siddaramaiah's last budget have not been used. About Rs 10,000 crores were not used in the year before that either. How will the officials work if there is political conflict? If the CM says one thing and the DCM says another, this government has completely come to a standstill in the eyes of the people.”
