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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Attends Ram Temple Ceremony, Lauds Ambedkar

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta participated in the 'Prana Pratishtha' ceremony at a newly constructed Ram Temple in Delhi. She also paid floral tribute to Dr BR Ambedkar on his birth anniversary and inaugurated Water ATMs in Shalimar Bagh. Gupta lauded PM Modi for inaugurating the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway, which reduces travel time significantly. The Water ATMs aim to provide clean drinking water to residents, aligning with Ambedkar's vision of basic amenities for all.

Key Points: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta at Ram Temple, Lauds Ambedkar

  • Rekha Gupta attends Ram Temple 'Prana Pratishtha' ceremony
  • Gupta pays floral tribute to BR Ambedkar on his birth anniversary
  • Inaugurates Water ATMs in Shalimar Bagh for clean drinking water
  • Welcomes Delhi-Dehradun Expressway inauguration by PM Modi
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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta attends 'Prana Pratishtha' ceremony at city's Ram Temple Gaushala

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta offers prayers at Ram Temple Gaushala, pays tribute to BR Ambedkar, and inaugurates Water ATMs in Shalimar Bagh.

"Baba Saheb is the strong pillar of India, on which this strong edifice of Indian democracy stands today. - Delhi CM Rekha Gupta"

New Delhi, April 30

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday offered prayers during the 'Prana Pratishtha' ceremony of deities at a newly constructed Ram Temple in the national capital.

On April 14, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta paid floral tribute to Dr BR Ambedkar on his birth anniversary and inaugurated Water ATMs in Shalimar Bagh, emphasising the government's commitment to ensuring basic amenities and dignity for all citizens.

Speaking to the media, Gupta said, "Baba Saheb is the strong pillar of India, on which this strong edifice of Indian democracy stands today. If our country, with a population of 140 crore, can function today, it is because of the strong foundation of democracy... We too are continuously working for the last person on the bottom line of this society in Delhi, the most backward, who lack access to facilities. Every day, we formulate policies that enable every person in the entire city to live a life of dignity".

"The Chief Minister further welcomed the inauguration of the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "On Baba Saheb's birth anniversary, the Prime Minister has gifted this state-of-the-art expressway to Delhi. Through this, a journey of 6.5 hours has been reduced to just 2.5 hours. This truly strengthens our transport system and our roadways, and Delhi will always be very grateful to the Prime Minister," Gupta said.

Marking the occasion, Gupta also inaugurated Water ATMs in the GP Block and Beriwala Bagh Block of the Shalimar Bagh Assembly constituency. According to the Chief Minister's Office, the Chief Minister said that the initiative aims to provide clean drinking water to residents in line with Ambedkar's vision of ensuring basic amenities as a right for every citizen.

The Chief Minister informed that seven Water ATMs have been installed across wards 55, 56, and 57. Each unit is capable of supplying 2,000 litres of purified water per hour and uses a five-stage RO purification system effective up to 3000 TDS, said the CMO. The system includes 24x7 monitoring and will provide up to 20 litres of drinking water per person per day through Water ATM cards.

Dr BR Ambedkar, popularly known as Babasaheb, was the chief architect of the Indian Constitution and a key figure in India's social reform movement. Born into a Dalit Mahar family, he dedicated his life to securing equal rights for marginalised communities and promoting social justice.

Ambedkar served as independent India's first Law and Justice Minister and was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1990 for his contributions to the nation.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good initiative on Ambedkar's birth anniversary. But we need more such Water ATMs in resettlement colonies and unauthorized areas where people struggle daily. Hope the monitoring system actually works 24x7.
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Rohit P
Delhi-Dehradun Expressway is a game changer! 2.5 hours instead of 6.5 hours is incredible. Finally our infrastructure is catching up. Modi ji's vision for connectivity is unmatched. 🚗💨
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Siddharth J
Nice to see CM doing Prana Pratishtha and Ambedkar tribute together - shows unity. But honestly, more focus on basic infrastructure like roads and water supply in unauthorised colonies would be appreciated. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana progress is slow here.
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Kavya N
Water ATMs with RO system for high TDS areas - finally something practical! In Delhi, even after paying bills, we get hard water. Hope this becomes a model for all municipal wards. The 20 litres per person per day is decent but could be more in summers. 🌊
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Aman W
Ambedkar's vision for social justice is being honoured only in token ways. Real issues like Dalit entrepreneurship, educational scholarships, and land rights need more attention. The Water ATM is good but it's a small step. The CM should focus on implementing the Delhi government's own schemes fully.

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