Rekha Gupta is the Chief Minister of Delhi, following the BJP's return to power in the capital after 27 years. Her political journey began with the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP).
She is an elected MLA from the Shalimar Bagh constituency and has previously served as General Secretary of the BJP Mahila Morcha in Delhi. She was also a member of the party’s national executive committee.
In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, CM Rekha Gupta speaks about Delhi’s pollution and her government’s plans to tackle it. She also discusses key priorities, including better public transport, stronger last-mile connectivity, and her vision for a cleaner, better-governed Delhi.
*Timestamps*
00:00 – Coming Up
00:00 – Introduction
01:13 – One Year as Delhi CM
03:42 – Delhi’s Pollution Crisis
08:36 – Dust Mitigation Measures
10:26 – Garbage Mountains
13:44 – Waste Treatment Plants
15:01 – Solutions to Delhi’s Air Pollution
17:51 – Lunch for Slum Dwellers
20:45 – ‘Sheesh Mahal’ Controversy
21:51 – School Admissions & Fee Regulation
27:46 – School Safety & Monitoring
31:14 – Expectations of Delhi Residents
33:31 – Healthcare System
37:10 – Parks for Children
38:49 – Public Washrooms & Civic Sense
43:29 – Hospital Bed Allocation
45:55 – Two Female CMs Among 28 States
47:01 – Being a Woman Leader
53:38 – Priorities as Chief Minister
