Delhi's 'Historic' 2025-26 Budget Sparks Controversy in Assembly

The Delhi Assembly debated the city's 2025-26 budget, with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta presenting a Rs 1 lakh crore outlay, focusing on key areas like women's economic empowerment. The opposition, AAP, criticized the revenue estimates as unrealistic. The session extended for further discussions on the budget.

The Delhi Assembly became a battleground on Wednesday as members debated the city's ambitious 2025-26 budget, proposed by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. The budget, described by Gupta as 'historic,' aims for a Rs 1 lakh crore outlay to propel Delhi towards self-reliance.

Gupta emphasized ten critical areas, including infrastructure and women's economic empowerment. However, opposition party, AAP, branded the revenue estimates as 'unrealistic,' predicting the budget could fall short by the end of the financial year.

Amidst intensified scrutiny, the legislative session was extended to April 2 for further discourse, reflecting the tension and divergent views on Delhi's financial future.

(With inputs from agencies.)