Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Assures Farmers of Support in Budget Planning, Says 'We Have Given Them Hope...'

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has reaffirmed her government’s commitment to addressing farmers' concerns, emphasizing their role in shaping the upcoming budget. Speaking at a consultation meeting with farmers from across Delhi, she assured them that their suggestions would be considered in policy-making.

#WATCH | Delhi CM Rekha Gupta says, "We called the farmers from every corner of Delhi to consult about the budget. They have shared their suggestions with us... 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… pic.twitter.com/FiAyoLoTOY

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Promises Solutions for Long-Ignored Village Issues with ‘Double-Engine Government’

“We called the farmers from every corner of Delhi to consult about the budget. They have shared their suggestions with us,” Gupta stated. She highlighted that villages in Delhi had been neglected for the past 15 to 20 years, leading to numerous unresolved issues. However, she expressed optimism that her administration, in coordination with the central government, would bring necessary reforms.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Assures Farmers of Support in Budget Planning

“The farmers now have a lot of hope from the new Delhi government,” she added. “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.”

Her remarks underline the BJP-led administration’s focus on rural development and agricultural welfare in Delhi. With the promise of a collaborative approach between the state and central governments, farmers expect policy interventions that could bring long-awaited relief.

The statement comes at a crucial time as farmer issues remain at the forefront of political discourse. It remains to be seen how these promises translate into tangible actions in the upcoming budget.