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BJP Pushes to Lift Delhi’s Fuel Ban Amid Backlash

BJP Pushes to Lift Delhi’s Fuel Ban Amid Backlash

The Delhi government's recent ban on fuel for old vehicles has sparked significant backlash. Amidst the public outrage, the BJP government seeks a suspension of the ban. This action raises questions about its feasibility. It also impacts citizens' livelihoods. Delhi Government Steps In The Delhi government on July 3 urged the Centre's air quality panel. It asked to immediately suspend the fuel ban on overage vehicles. It promised to make "all out efforts." The government aims to resolve issues related to restrictions on the movement of end-of-life vehicles on city roads. Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa wrote to the Commission…
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Restoring the Yamuna: BJP’s Urgent Cleanup Plan

Restoring the Yamuna: BJP’s Urgent Cleanup Plan

The Yamuna River, once a vital lifeline for Delhi, has deteriorated into a heavily polluted waterway. The 22-kilometer stretch between Wazirabad and Okhla is responsible for nearly 80% of the river’s pollution. This section makes up less than 2% of its total length. Newly appointed Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta emphasized the urgency of addressing this crisis. She began her tenure with a 'Yamuna Aarti' at Vasudev Ghat, symbolizing her commitment to restoring the river. This was followed by a cabinet meeting focused on implementing cleanup measures. A large-scale cleanup operation has commenced, utilizing trash skimmers, weed harvesters, and dredgers…
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Who Is Rekha Gupta and Why She’s BJP’s Choice for Delhi CM

Who Is Rekha Gupta and Why She’s BJP’s Choice for Delhi CM

Linked with the BJP for over three decades and has steadily risen through the party ranks. In a strategic move, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed Rekha Gupta as the new Chief Minister of Delhi. They chose her over prominent contenders. This includes Parvesh Verma, who defeated AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal. Gupta is a first-time MLA and three-time councilor. She has been linked with the BJP for over three decades. She has steadily risen through the party ranks. A Political Veteran with a Fresh Appeal Despite being a first-time MLA, Gupta’s political career spans years of grassroots work. She…
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