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Farmers have high hopes from the new Delhi government, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Saturday, assuring that all concerns their would be addressed. She emphasised that the Central and the Delhi governments, as a "double-engine government," would work together to resolve farmers' issues. Her remarks followed a budget consultation with farmers from across the capital.
"We called the farmers from every corner of Delhi to consult about the budget. They have shared their suggestions with us," Gupta said. She noted that in the last 15-20 years, villages in Delhi saw little development, leading to heightened expectations from the newly formed Delhi government. "We called the farmers from every corner of Delhi to consult about the budget. They have shared their suggestion with us," Gupta said. She noted that in the last 15-20 years, no work has been done for villages. "They are now having a lot of hope from the new Delhi government. I assure them that all the problems they have put before us will be solved. Today, there is a double-engine government. The Central and Delhi governments together will solve every problem of the farmers," she added. On March 6, the Chief Minister held an interactive session with traders, businessmen, and business organisations to gather their suggestions for the upcoming Delhi Budget 2025. Business representatives from across the national capital participated in the discussion, highlighting key issues faced by the business community. She also said that her government was seeking public suggestions in preparation for the upcoming Budget. "The Delhi government is going among the public to take suggestions for the Delhi Budget. I met the people living in the slums in RK Puram Assembly constituency and took suggestions from them," Gupta said. The Budget session of the Delhi Assembly is set to take place from March 24 to 28 and the Budget will be presented on March 25. "Hon'ble Members are informed that the Second Session (Budget Session) of the Eighth Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi will commence on Monday, 24th March 2025 at 11:00 A.M. in the Assembly Hall, Old Secretariat, Delhi. Sittings of the Legislative Assembly have been tentatively fixed for 24, 25, 26, 27 and 28 March 2025. Subject to the exigencies of business, the sitting of the House may be extended," The Legislative Assembly Secretariat, NCT stated. (ANI)
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