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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, speaking in Haridwar, emphasized her government's dedication to cleaning the Yamuna river, drawing a symbolic connection between her bath in the Ganga and her environmental mission. Gupta marked 100 days in office by performing the Yamuna Aarti and gaining public support. She criticized the previous AAP government for their lack of action regarding Yamuna cleaning. Gupta called for a collaborative effort involving social workers and Delhi residents to revitalize the Yamuna River.

Key Points: Rekha Gupta Vows to Clean Yamuna Linking to Ganga Blessings

  • Rekha Gupta bathes in Ganga for spiritual strength
  • Gupta performs Yamuna Aarti marking BJP's 100 days in office
  • Emphasizes cleaning Yamuna River with public support
  • Criticizes previous AAP administration's inaction on Yamuna
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I have to work continuously to clean Yamuna River: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta emphasizes the importance of cleaning Yamuna with Ganga blessings in Haridwar speech.

"Taking blessings from Maa Ganga, we will work to make Maa Yamuna clean and beautiful. - Rekha Gupta"

Haridwar, June 1

Hours after taking a dip in the Ganga river, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday asserted that her government is continuously working towards cleaning the Yamuna river in the national capital.

Addressing a public rally in Uttarakhand's Haridwar, Delhi CM Gupta said, "Yesterday, we did the aarti of Yamuna ji in Delhi and today I took a bath in Ganga ji. Today, I want the blessings of all the saints sitting on this stage that one day we will be able to take a bath in Yamuna ji. Yamuna is dry; there is no water in it, and the water that is there is very dirty. I have to work continuously to achieve this goal of cleaning the Yamuna River..."

Earlier in the day, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, accompanied by her family, visited the Har Ki Pauri ghat in Haridwar and took a holy dip in the Ganga river.

After taking a holy dip in the Ganga at Har Ki Pauri, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta said, "Taking blessings from Maa Ganga, we will work to make Maa Yamuna clean and beautiful. We will work to speed up the development of Delhi. Taking the blessings of Maa, I feel very satisfied that as the Chief Minister of Delhi, I will be able to do better work for Delhi."

CM Gupta performed Yamuna Aarti at Vasudev Ghat on Saturday to mark the completion of 100 days of the BJP government in Delhi.

The Delhi Chief Minister could be seen offering prayers at the ghat along with the other party members.

Addressing the gathering, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta said, "The Delhi government and the city's residents have decided to clean the River Yamuna. Social workers also will be part of this."

Taking a swipe at the previous AAP government, Rekha Gupta said, "The previous governments used to lie about Yamuna cleaning. They did not take a single step towards Yamuna cleaning..."

Rekha Gupta participated in the '100 Din Seva Ke' programme earlier in the day.

The Chief Minister slammed her predecessor, saying they had claimed to be ordinary people who became greedy for power, while her government is working on the streets among the people.

- ANI

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Here are 6 diverse Indian perspective comments for the article:
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Arjun S.
Finally some real action on Yamuna cleaning! For decades politicians have just used it as photo-op opportunity. Hope CM Gupta walks the talk - our future generations deserve a clean river. 🙏
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Priya M.
Cleaning Yamuna is noble but why mix religion with governance? Taking blessings is fine, but we need concrete plans with deadlines. Show us the budget allocation and waste treatment plants being built.
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Rahul K.
As someone living near Yamuna, I've seen countless 'cleanup announcements'. Action matters more than aarti ceremonies. Stop industrial discharge first - factories dump waste at night despite rules!
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Sunita T.
Good intentions but cleaning Yamuna needs cooperation from neighboring states too. Delhi can't do it alone when 80% pollution comes from upstream. Make it a national mission like Namami Gange!
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Vikram J.
Why criticize previous govts? Every CM says same thing about Yamuna. Instead of blame game, show monthly progress reports. We citizens will monitor through water quality index data. #Accountability
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Neha P.
Emotional to see a leader connect with our rivers' spiritual significance 🪔 But practical steps needed: 1) Stop sewage inflow 2) Remove encroachments 3) Public awareness. Jai Yamuna Maiya!

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