CM Rekha Gupta inaugurates four-day Flower Festival 2026
Delhi residents, who used to travel to Kashmir to see tulips, can now enjoy the same here, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Tuesday while inaugurating the four-day ‘Flower Festival 2026,’ organised by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) at Connaught Place.
Addressing the gathering, the CM stated that as the national Capital, it is a collective responsibility to make Delhi cleaner, greener and more attractive. She observed that earlier, people travelled to Kashmir to witness tulips, but today, due to the dedicated efforts of NDMC, residents can enjoy vibrant tulips and a wide variety of flowers within the capital itself. Describing it as a “Selfie Festival”, she said the event has emerged as a major attraction for citizens.
Noting that the festival is being held during the month of Phalguna, Rekha Gupta said it has filled the capital with colour and fragrance. She appreciated the gardeners and officials of NDMC’s Horticulture Department for their tireless efforts in transforming the venue into a floral spectacle. She encouraged other departments to draw inspiration from such initiatives to further enhance the greenery and aesthetic appeal of the city.
Commending the floral installations, pyramid structures and diverse arrangements, she expressed confidence that with sustained efforts, the entire city could be adorned with flowers. She appealed to residents to visit the festival with their families and join in the collective resolve to keep Delhi clean, green and beautiful.
More than 15,500 potted plants representing 48 varieties have been displayed across 18 themed sections. Seasonal blooms such as dahlias, petunias, pansies, salvias and marigolds are among the key attractions.
The exhibition features tray gardens, landscape gardens, large hanging baskets, terrariums, Eastern and Western floral arrangements (including Ikebana), floral figures shaped like animals and birds, colourful floral boards, and specially designed pyramid, heart-shaped, conical and cylindrical floral structures developed as selfie points.
