BJP and Atishi Clash Over Delhi Budget Allocations

The BJP has accused Delhi Minister Atishi of causing confusion regarding budget allocations for Delhi, asserting adequate funds were provided by the Centre. Delhi BJP Chief Virendra Sachdeva highlighted significant expenditure by the Central Government in various sectors including transportation and education, countering Atishi's demand for additional funding.

The BJP on Sunday accused Delhi minister Atishi of creating confusion about budget allocation to the national capital by the Centre, asserting that adequate funds had been provided to the city government.

Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva claimed that the Centre spent Rs 79,032 crore in Delhi on 24 items in 2023-24, countering Atishi's statements about the city's budget and funding needs.

Sachdeva detailed allocations, including funds for Delhi Police, Metro projects, healthcare, and education, emphasizing that substantial resources were given under schemes like Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan and Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.