Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta spearheaded a cleanliness drive as part of the ‘Seva Pakhwada’ program, a 15-day initiative celebrating Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday. This program, running until October 2nd, includes the launch of 75 public services. During the drive, Gupta and her cabinet cleaned the Ring Road in Shalimar Bagh. She addressed the issue of city defacement, issuing a warning to those who contribute to littering and posting of materials that make the city unclean. Gupta emphasized that maintaining cleanliness requires continuous effort and is not a one-off task. She noted the presence of scattered litter and posters, highlighting their role in making the city dirty. The Ring Road drive saw participation from thousands of people. Gupta emphasized the necessity of collaborative efforts involving institutions, RWAs, public representatives, officials, and all citizens to achieve and sustain a clean city. She appealed to Delhi residents to refrain from wall writing and posting, specifically requesting leaders not to display posters with her image. Gupta stated that any form of defacement will not be tolerated, urging cooperation from both officials and the public. Furthermore, the Delhi government has decided to extend the time limit for using speakers during Ramlila and Durga Puja to 12 AM. Gupta mentioned the previous restrictions faced by Hindu festivals and questioned why Delhi should have different rules compared to other regions where events can continue overnight. Consequently, permissions have been granted for all Ramlila, Durga Puja, and cultural and religious celebrations to extend their activities until midnight. She also highlighted the ongoing development work undertaken during the ‘Seva Pakhwada,’ including the reintroduction of the interstate bus service.
