New Delhi, India: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday prepared ceremonial ‘Kheer’ ahead of the inaugural budget session of the newly elected BJP government in the Delhi Legislative Assembly. This symbolic gesture was aimed at marking a sweet beginning to the financial proceedings.
A Unique Tradition Begins
Expressing gratitude to all those involved in crafting the budget, CM Rekha Gupta stated:
“A big congratulations to all the leaders, ministers, MLAs, and people who gave their suggestions, as well as our leadership under which we have crafted this budget.”
She further highlighted the uniqueness of the event, saying:
“For the first time, such a ceremony has been held in Delhi. Kheer ki mithas se budget. It has been offered to Lord Ram and will now be served to the people who contributed their suggestions.”
Budget Session Details
The Delhi Legislative Assembly is set to hold its first budget session under the BJP government from March 24 to March 28, with provisions for an extension. The state budget is scheduled to be presented on March 25. This marks a crucial moment for the BJP, which returned to power in Delhi after 27 years in the 2025 Delhi Legislative Assembly election.
Earlier, auto drivers, traders, and shopkeepers gathered at the Vidhan Sabha to take part in the ‘Kheer’ ceremony. BJP MLA Karnail Singh remarked:
“People from all sections of society, including traders and shopkeepers, have been invited. Today marks the first day of the budget session. ‘Meethi kheer, meetha budget’.”
Key Legislative Developments
As part of the session, CM Rekha Gupta will move a motion for the election of financial committees responsible for governance and budget oversight. According to the List of Business of the House, the motion includes:
“That the Members of this House do proceed to elect in the manner required under Rule 192(2), Rule 194(2) and Rule 196(2) of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Legislative Assembly of National Capital Territory of Delhi, nine Members each from amongst themselves to serve as Members of the Committee on Public Accounts, Committee on Estimates and Committee on Government Undertakings beginning from 1st April 2025.”
Additionally, Deputy Speaker Mohan Singh Bisht and Member Om Prakash Sharma will present the First Report of the Business Advisory Committee, outlining the assembly’s legislative agenda. Members Sanjay Goyal and Poonam Sharma will also present the First Report of the Committee on Private Members’ Bills.
The CAG report on the functioning of the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is also set to be tabled during this session, marking the third such report presented in the assembly.