Delhi Assembly News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Delhi Cabinet decides to continue power subsidy for domestic consumers, farmers, lawyers' chambers,1984 anti-Sikh riot victims
New Delhi, April 15: Power Minister Ashish Sood on Tuesday said that the Delhi government has decided to continue the subsidy for four categories: farmers, lawyers' chambers,1984 anti-Sikh riot victims and domestic consumers.
Delhi Speaker meets Odisha CM during visit to study paperless legislative process
Bhubaneswar, April 15: Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta, along with a team, arrived in Bhubaneswar to learn more about the implementation of the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) that has helped Odisha Assembly adopt a paperless legislative process, an official said on Tuesday.
Delhi Speaker to study Odisha's paperless legislative process
New Delhi, April 14: Speaker of the Delhi Legislative Assembly Vijender Gupta will go to Bhubaneswar to learn from the successful implementation of the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) that has helped Odisha Assembly adopt a paperless legislative process, an official said on Monday.
Delhi Assembly to use Central govt's software to monitor CAG Action Taken Reports
New Delhi, April 12: Delhi Speaker Vijender Gupta has said that the legislative Assembly has decided to use the Central Government's Audit Para Monitoring System (APMS) software for effective monitoring of audit paragraphs by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), an official said on Saturday.
Delhi Assembly Speaker calls for timely action on CAG reports
New Delhi, April 11: Aiming to promote transparency, Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Friday called for taking timely action on audit observations that shed light on the performance of the city government.
Delhi Assembly to host event on Lord Mahavir on April 6
New Delhi, April 4: Speaker Vijender Gupta will on Sunday preside over a spiritual and cultural event at the Delhi Legislative Assembly in honour of Lord Mahavir.
Won't let use of Assembly panels for harassing officials: Delhi Speaker
New Delhi, April 3: Announcing mega plans for adopting green energy, Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Thursday reiterated that the House and its Committees shall not be used as a tool to target sincere and hardworking officials who were just doing their jobs.
Delhi Speaker fumes as AAP MLA seeks debate on power sector but fails to attend proceedings
New Delhi, April 1: Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Tuesday criticised the casual behaviour of Opposition members reflected by their absence from the House when a debate on the city’s power situation was taken up on their request.
Delhi Assembly to hold two-day discussion on CAG report on 'Prevention of Air Pollution from Vehicles'
New Delhi, March 31: There will be a two-day discussion in the Delhi Assembly on the CAG report on 'Prevention of Air Pollution from Vehicles, ' which will be tabled in the House on April 1, said Speaker Vijender Gupta.
Not good to run away from discussions: Delhi Speaker slams AAP over CAG report disruptions
New Delhi, March 29: Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta has accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of creating disruptions whenever Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports are tabled in the House and said such behavior hampers discussions, adding that avoiding debate is not an appropriate course of action.
Delhi Assembly: CAG report on DTC losses sent to panel, report likely in 3 months
New Delhi, March 28: The Delhi Assembly on Friday discussed a CAG report on the financial mismanagement at Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and referred it to the Committee on Government Undertakings to submit its report within three months.
BJP leader Ajay Mahawar calls for renaming Babarpur; proposes 'Kalampuri'
New Delhi, March 28: BJP leader Ajay Mahawar will raise the issue of renaming Babarpur during the ongoing Delhi Assembly session. He advocated for changing the name, suggesting that it could be named after any Hindu or Muslim freedom fighter or someone who contributed to the nation’s development, such as former President and Bharat Ratna, late APJ Abdul Kalam.
Delhi Speaker clarifies on 'reserved subjects' issues, cites rules
New Delhi, March 28: In an attempt to dispel doubts of newly-elected Delhi legislators, Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Friday gave his ruling, clarifying on ‘reserved subjects’ which can be raised during question hour with his permission.
Delhi Speaker slams 'organised disruption' of House by AAP; want answers on dole for women, says Atishi
New Delhi, March 28: Amid pandemonium in Delhi Assembly on Friday, Speaker Vijender Gupta condemned the 'organised disruption' of the House by legislators of the Opposition AAP which, he claimed, is as part of a 'strategy' to escape discussions on thorny issues. However, former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi said that they were demanding answers on the Rs 2,500 monthly dole for Delhi women.
Delhi Govt to celebrate Hindu New Year in Assembly on March 30
New Delhi, March 28: The Delhi government will organise a cultural programme in the Delhi Assembly on March 30 on the auspicious occasion of the Hindu New Year, Vikram Samvat 2082.
Delhi: LoP Atishi, other AAP MLAs stage protest against BJP govt over Mahila Samridhi Yojana
New Delhi, March 28: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Delhi Assembly, Atishi, along with other AAP MLAs, staged a protest in the Delhi Assembly on Friday against the BJP on the issue of Mahila Samridhi Yojana 2025.
Renaming of Mustafabad, CAG report on DTC to be discussed in Delhi Assembly today
New Delhi, March 28: The proposed name change of the Mustafabad Assembly constituency and the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) audit report on the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) will be discussed in the Delhi Assembly on Friday.
Delhi Assembly to discuss CAG Report and Mustafabad name change on Friday as per LoB
New Delhi, March 28: The Delhi Assembly is set to deliberate on key issues this Friday, as outlined in the List of Business (LoB). Among the scheduled discussions are the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) audit report on the functioning of the Delhi Transport Corporation, as well as the name change of the Mustafabad Assembly Constituency.
'Beyond govt jurisdiction': Delhi Speaker rejects AAP MLAs' plea to discuss law and order
New Delhi, March 27: Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Thursday rejected Leader of the Opposition Atishi's plea to allow a discussion on the allegedly deteriorating law and order situation in the city, saying the issue does not fall under the jurisdiction of the government.
Delhi govt bans illegal meat sale from pavements; 2 AAP MLAs suspended
New Delhi, March 27: On a day when two AAP legislators were suspended from the Assembly for unruly behaviour, the Delhi government on Thursday announced action against all illegal sellers of meat encroaching pavements, an assurance given to two BJP MLAs who raised the issue in view of the approaching Navratri festival.
Atishi writes to Delhi Assembly Speaker, urges to have discussion on Budget
New Delhi, March 26: Leader of the Opposition in the Delhi Legislative Assembly Atishi wrote to Speaker Vijender Gupta on Wednesday and requested that the next three days be devoted solely to discussing the Budget.
Budget will live up to expectations of people: Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta
New Delhi, March 25: Ahead of the Budget presentation, Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Tuesday said that this budget will live up to the expectations of people.
Vijender Gupta meets Accountant General of Delhi, says informed about two committees not submitting report in past 10 years
New Delhi, March 25: Delhi legislative assembly speaker Vijender Gupta has stated that he met with the Accountant General of Delhi regarding the various pending paras of the CAG report related to the Delhi government.
BJP govt to present Budget in Delhi Assembly today
New Delhi, March 25: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta will present the first-ever budget of the BJP-led government in the Delhi Assembly, marking a historic moment after over 26 years.
Delhi Speaker tells Chief Secretary to ensure action is taken on CAG findings
New Delhi, March 24: Calling for greater accountability and transparency, Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Monday warned officials not to ignore findings of CAG reports and religiously file action taken notes (ATNs), a practice that was given up during the 10-year rule of the AAP government.
Delhi: AAP MLAs walk out during discussion on CAG report on DTC
New Delhi, March 24: A day before presenting the Delhi Budget 2025-26, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday tabled a CAG report in the Delhi Assembly pointing that DTC's losses increased in six years by Rs 35,000 crore, rising from Rs 25,300 crore in 2015-16 to nearly Rs 60,750 crore in 2021-22.
CAG report: Despite Rs 60,750 crore loss, DTC lacks revival road map
New Delhi, March 24: Despite a loss of Rs 60,750 crore in 2021-12, the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) incurred an avoidable liability of interest and penalty of Rs 63.10 crore due to wrongly availing of Input Tax Credit for Goods and Services Tax on exempted services, said a CAG report tabled in Delhi Assembly on Monday.
Delhi Assembly goes paperless with Budget App, iPads for MLAs; CAG report on DTC tabled
New Delhi, March 24: The Delhi Assembly on Monday took its first step towards paperless work with Speaker Vijender Gupta announcing distribution of new iPads to all legislators and uploading of all documents related to Budget 2025-26 on the Delhi Budget application.
Meethi kheer, meetha budget Auto drivers, traders join BJP's sweet start ahead of Delhi Assembly Session
New Delhi, March 24: Ahead of the Delhi Legislative Assembly that convenes for its first budget session under the newly elected BJP government on Monday, auto drivers, traders and shopkeepers gathered at the Vidhan Sabha to participate in a 'Kheer' ceremony.
Delhi Assembly Speaker asks legislators to face challenges like Bhagat Singh
New Delhi, March 23: Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Sunday paid floral tributes to freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev at the Legislative Assembly and called upon legislators to resolutely face challenges like the trio who laid down their lives for the nation.
Delhi Assembly to commence Budget session tomorrow; third CAG report likely to be tabled
New Delhi, March 23: The Budget session of the Eighth Delhi Legislative Assembly will commence on Monday, at 11:00 AM, and the first budget of the newly elected Delhi government will be presented a day later.
Delhi becomes 28th legislature to join National eVidhan Application Platform
New Delhi, March 23: The Delhi Legislative Assembly has taken a significant step towards digital governance by signing a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (MoPA), Government of India and Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) for the implementation of the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA).
Delhi Assembly goes paperless: Centre, GNCTD, and Secretariat sign MoU for NeVA
New Delhi, March 22: The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (MoPA), the Government of India, the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD), and the Delhi Legislative Assembly Secretariat on Saturday signed a Tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA).
Received nearly 10,000 suggestions reflecting expectations, concerns of people: CM Rekha Gupta on Delhi budget
New Delhi, March 22: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday said that they received nearly 10,000 suggestions from the people via email and WhatsApp that will be reflected in the 'Viksit Delhi' Budget.
Using 10,000 crowdsourced ideas, Delhi CM vows to present 'milestone' Budget
New Delhi, March 22: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Saturday that the upcoming Budget 2025-26 will truly be a people's budget, delivering positive outcomes based on over 10,000 public suggestions.
Kiren Rijiju slams previous AAP-ruled Delhi Assembly for blocking paperless initiative
New Delhi, March 22: Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday trained his guns on the previous AAP-dominated Delhi Assembly for its failure to adopt a Central-government promoted technological tool for paperless work.
Goal is to develop Delhi; both ruling party, opposition necessary for development: CM Rekha Gupta
New Delhi, March 18: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday emphasised the city's development and said that both the ruling party and the opposition are necessary for its progress.
Delhi MLAs to attend workshop on legislative conduct from tomorrow
New Delhi, March 17: On the eve of the start of a two-day orientation programme for Delhi’s new MLAs, Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Monday reviewed the preparations for the event scheduled to be inaugurated by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
Delhi Budget is very important, we have been working as a team: CM Rekha Gupta
New Delhi, March 16: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta stated on Sunday that the Delhi Budget would be prepared based on the suggestions of the public.
Delhi Speaker hosts 22 students from Ladakh as part of SERU project initiated by ABVP
New Delhi, March 13: Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Thursday hosted 22 students from Ladakh, who visited the assembly as part of the Student Experience in Regional Understanding (SERU) project initiated by the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP).