Atishi slams Delhi Budget as ‘Hawa Hawai,’ calls it baseless
Atishi remarked that if the budget were to be summed up in one phrase, it would be a “hawa-hawai budget.”
According to sources, Delhi ministers have unanimously agreed that the deployment of marshals is crucial for ensuring women’s safety in city’s buses.
Statesman News Service | New Delhi | November 10, 2024 11:13 pm
File Photo of Delhi CM Atishi
The Delhi government, in a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Atishi on Sunday, unanimously decided to reinstate Bus Marshals across the city’s public transport system, sources said.
According to sources, Delhi ministers have unanimously agreed that the deployment of marshals is crucial for ensuring women’s safety in city’s buses. “The cabinet has recommended an immediate reinstatement of bus marshals,” said government sources noting that a report detailing this decision has been submitted to Chief Minister Atishi which will soon be sent to the Lieutenant Governor (LG) for approval.
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The decision also underscores the AAP government’s commitment to safeguarding female commuters. “Our party leaders stood shoulder to shoulder with marshals, facing every challenge alongside them,” the government sources said.
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These marshals will also contribute to Delhi’s fight against pollution, marking another step in their dedicated service.
On Saturday, CM Atishi stated that the Delhi government had approved the appointment of these 10,000 marshals, who will play a significant role in the battle against pollution over the next four months. She said the marshals would be crucial for monitoring pollution hotspots, preventing open burning, and following up on complaints.
The Delhi government first introduced Bus Marshals during 2017-18 to safeguard passengers, particularly women, during their commutes.
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Atishi remarked that if the budget were to be summed up in one phrase, it would be a “hawa-hawai budget.”
Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva strongly condemned the allegations made by AAP leader Atishi against saffron party’s minister that they are asking for commissions, issuing an ultimatum to her, apologize or prepare for a legal action.
Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Delhi Assembly Atishi emphasized the responsibility of legislators during her address at the Assembly’s two-day orientation program on Tuesday.
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