Politics of ‘confrontation’ harmed national capital in last 10 years: L-G

Delhi L-G VK Saxena on Tuesday slammed the previous AAP regime for its alleged “politics of confrontation” which the former believes has harmed the national capital in the past decade.

“My government believes that the politics of constant confrontation and blame game in the last 10 years has harmed Delhi. By completely abandoning this unwanted situation, my government will work in coordination and cooperation with the Centre,” the Lieutenant Governor said in his address at the Delhi Assembly.

AAP MLAs created a ruckus while the L-G was addressing the House. Acting tough, Speaker Vijendra Gupta marshaled out 14 of the AAP MLAs and even suspended them for a day.

Saxena said through a massive mandate, Delhi people have expressed their faith in his government and the policies contained in its manifesto.

“This mandate is a positive symbol of the aspirations of the people of Delhi and reflects their hopes and expectations, which have been ignored and neglected till now,” he said.

Saxena said in the next five years, the Delhi government would give extensive emphasis to 10 key areas - corruption-free efficient administration, empowerment of women, welfare of the poor, improvement in health facilities, excellent education system, world-class road transport, clean and pollution-free Delhi, revival of the Yamuna, clean water, regularisation of unauthorised colonies and affordable housing.

“My government will adopt the ‘Viksit Delhi’ resolution as a policy document…all department heads have been instructed to prepare a 100-day action plan and prepare a development plan,” the L-G said.

He said in the coming few months, the first priority of the Delhi Government would be to fix the problems of roads, drains, sewer lines, health facilities and drinking water.

“Along with this, my government will make the weak and corrupt system, which was hidden behind the illusion of advertisements, corruption-free and strong and smooth with immediate effect,” he asserted.

As per Saxena, the Delhi government will, from Day 1, work on short, medium and long-term projects to clean the Yamuna and tackle air pollution.

“My government will make adequate efforts to increase solid waste treatment capacity to eliminate garbage mountains in Ghazipur, Okhla and Bhalswa, and redevelop them on the lines of DDA’s Bansera Park,” the L-G stressed.

Saxena also mentioned welfare schemes like Ayushman Bharat, Rs 2,500 monthly assistance to women and one-time assistance of Rs 21,000 to pregnant women in his speech.

“While my government will continue the existing welfare schemes on one hand, it will also make these schemes more effective and corruption-free on the other,” he added.