Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday said `1,000 crores were approved for development projects in the rural parts of the Capital after inaugurating the newly named Maharshi Durbalnath Dham Centre in Mangolpuri constituency. She also unveiled the statue of Maharaja Agrasen.
She said no shortage of resources would be allowed for the development of the Mangolpuri area adding the aim of her Government was not merely to administer governance but to ensure holistic development and upliftment of every section of society.
As regards the inauguration, Rakha Gupta said that while Sant Durbalnath spread the message of unity and humanity, Maharaja Agrasen dedicated his life to service and social harmony.
Inspired by their ideals, the Mangolpuri region is moving forward on the path of progress today.
The event was attended by Member of Parliament Yogendra Chandolia, MLA and Chairman of the Delhi Rural Development Board Rajkumar Chauhan, Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva, and other distinguished guests. On this occasion, the Chief Minister said that this was not merely an inauguration but a symbol of Delhi’s social unity, service, and culture.
She further said that this year, the Delhi Government had celebrated major cultural and spiritual occasions such as Chhath Mahaparv, Valmiki Jayanti, Ramlila festivals, and Deepotsav in a grand manner, making Delhi a vibrant centre of culture and spirituality.
After Ayodhya, the most magnificent Deepotsav was held in Delhi, where the illumination of 1.25 lakh earthen lamps and a spectacular drone show based on the life of Lord Ram at Kartavya Path near India Gate conveyed the message that the spirit of Ram Rajya is alive in Delhi too.
On the occasion of Chhath Puja, the Chief Minister extended her heartfelt greetings to the people of Delhi and said that the festival’s splendour and devotion bring peace and joy to the hearts of all Delhiites.
She prayed that the blessings of Chhathi Maiya remain upon every resident of Delhi, so that the city continues to prosper and move steadily on the path of happiness and progress.