No Posters, Hoardings on Delhi Metro Pillars: CM Rekha Gupta’s Big Order to Beautify City, Netizens Demand 'Impose Fine'

New Delhi: A day after announcing a historic budget of Rs 1 lakh crore for the national capital, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta initiated a step towards beautifying the city by inspecting the metro pillars on Wednesday. During her inspection, she issued an order that no posters or hoardings should be pasted on these pillars.

"Nobody has the right to damage government property. If we want a beautiful and clean Delhi, everyone's support is required here. No one should spoil government property. Metro pillars are the beauty of Delhi, and we should not paste posters and hoardings here," CM Gupta told ANI.

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Taking the action herself, the Chief Minister personally removed the posters from the metro pillars and instructed officials to ensure that all such materials be cleared, the video showed.

In addition to this, CM Gupta also stopped on her way to the Vidhan Sabha upon noticing cows on a flyover. Concerned for their safety, she directed relevant authorities to establish a designated area for these animals, ensuring they do not wander onto roads and risk being harmed.

On Tuesday, CM Gupta presented the Delhi budget for 2025-26, highlighting it as a landmark move to transform the city into a hub for investment and innovation. The Rs 1 lakh crore budget is expected to foster growth, improve quality of life, and bring about significant developments in key sectors such as education, transport, and urban infrastructure.

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The budget showed a 31.58 per cent increase from last year, with a notable boost to sectors like housing and urban development, where funding has been raised by 9 per cent. This will help in improving sanitation, providing affordable housing, and enhancing overall urban infrastructure.

Furthermore, the education sector saw an increase in allocation from Rs 16,396 crore to Rs 19,291 crore, marking a 17 per cent rise. Transport funding has surged by 73 per cent, signaling the city’s commitment to improving its transportation system.

With the new budget, Delhi aims to prioritise the needs of its citizens and set the stage for a more vibrant, sustainable, and well-developed future.