Delhi CM Rekha Gupta’s big blast: We have inherited the burden of debt, we will keep accounting of every penny of the public

News India Live, Digital Desk: Newly appointed Chief Minister of Delhi Rekha Gupta As soon as he took office, he has directly attacked the financial policies of the previous government. Addressing a press conference, CM Rekha Gupta clarified that she found Delhi’s treasury not in ‘surplus’ (profit) but burdened with huge debt. He has assured the public that his government will release a ‘White Paper’ in the coming time and the account of every penny of the expenditure incurred in the last years will be made public.

“Legacy of debt”: 3 tough attacks from the Chief Minister

Empty treasury and pending bills: Rekha Gupta alleged that the previous government ignored the financial health of Delhi in the name of populist announcements. Funds of many departments are stuck and bills for development works are pending.

‘Zero tolerance’ on corruption: He said, “The money of the people of Delhi is not anyone’s private property. Wherever there is embezzlement or wasteful expenditure, strict action will be taken. We will create a system of auditing where there is no room for corruption.”

New Model of Transparency: The CM announced that from now on, data and expenditure details of every major project of the Delhi government will be available online, so that the common man can see where his taxes are being used.

Opposition’s counterattack: “Trying to hide its failures”

On the other hand, Aam Aadmi Party and the opposition have called these claims of Rekha Gupta ‘politically motivated’. The opposition says Delhi has always been a profitable state and the new government is using the excuse of ‘debt’ to blame its possible failures on the previous government.

Rekha Gupta’s vision: What will be the next step?

The Chief Minister has indicated that the focus of his government is now ‘Increasing Revenue’ And ‘Reduce expenses’ will be.

New Policies: Soon a new ‘financial blueprint’ will be prepared for Delhi.

Stalled Projects: The projects which are stalled due to lack of funds will be completed on priority basis.

Public Welfare: The budget in areas like education and health will not be reduced, but wasteful expenditure will be curbed.