New Delhi, April 26 || Amid toned-down government engagements in the aftermath of the Pahalgam tragedy, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday directed officials to launch development projects without waiting for her to inaugurate them.
“Delhi's development will not stop. Public service and the progress of the state will be our true tribute to those martyrs. We stand firmly against terrorism and will continue to move forward towards building a safe and prosperous future for our people,” CM Gupta said at an event.
“We are saddened and shocked due to the loss of life. I don’t feel good about being garlanded, receiving bouquets or undertaking the formalities of inaugurating projects. We will start work directly,” said CM Gupta.
“I have told officials to start projects soon after these are sanctioned and not wait for formal inauguration,” said CM Gupta.
“For me, officials are key. They will inaugurate and carry out the work, without waiting for formal launch by me,” she said.
The Chief Minister’s anguish is linked to the national outcry and mourning over the killing of 26 people by Pakistan-backed terrorists on April 22 in Pahalgam.