Delhi's New Budget Prioritizes Slum Development Over Luxurious 'Sheesh Mahal'

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced a Rs 900 crore allocation for slum development, criticizing the previous AAP government's lavish spending on the 'Sheesh Mahal'. This marks a shift in focus to providing basic amenities, with emphasis on housing, sanitation, and tourism development under the BJP's leadership.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta unveiled a budget exceeding Rs 900 crore focused on improving basic amenities in slum clusters, marking a significant shift from the previous administration's lavish spending.

Gupta, who also holds the finance portfolio, presented a city budget of Rs 1 lakh crore for 2025-26, a 31.5% increase from last year, with significant allocations for slum development and infrastructure.

In a strategic move to bolster tourism, the government plans to include the controversial 'Sheesh Mahal' residence as part of Delhi's tourism circuit, alongside other notable sites added by the Centre.

(With inputs from agencies.)