'Not done any analysis': Atishi attacks Delhi Government's budget 2025-26

 Delhi: Criticizing the Delhi government for tabling a Budget without an economic survey, the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Legislative Assembly of the National Capital, Atishi, on Tuesday stated that the government has conceded that they have not carried out any analysis to prepare the Budget."Is it right that they are uttering these words that they are preparing a Budget with examination of the current position of the finance of Delhi? I feel it is so, which reflects the fact that Delhi government themselves are acknowledging the fact that they never conducted any examination to formulate this Budget," said Atishi during a briefing.

"Government presenting a budget without an economic survey"

She also marveled at the non-presentation of the Economic Survey, traditionally done ahead of the presentation of the budget. "It is amazing how the budget has been prepared without an economic survey. So far, we have not witnessed any government presenting a budget without an economic survey," she added. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday tabled the Budget 2025-26 for the national capital. She announced that this year the Delhi government's Budget is Rs. 1 lakh crores.

"Not Done Any Analysis"

Atishi Slams Delhi Government's Budget 2025-26Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday tabled the Budget 2025-26 of the national capital. Targeting the Delhi government for presenting a Budget without an economic survey, the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Legislative Assembly of the National Capital, Atishi, on Tuesday asserted that the government has conceded that they have conducted no analysis to prepare the Budget.

"Government acknowled that no analysis were done  to prepare this budget"

"Is it a good thing that they are stating that they are preparing a Budget with reconsidering the situation of Delhi's finances? I believe this indicates that the Delhi government itself is acknowledging that they have not conducted any analysis to prepare this Budget," Atishi said in a press conference.She was surprised that the Economic Survey, which normally comes before the budget presentation, was missing. "It is surprising that the budget has been prepared without an economic survey. So far, we have not witnessed any government preparing a budget without an economic survey," she said.

"Budget of change from a troubled economy to Viksit Delhi"

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday tabled the Budget 2025-26 of the national capital. She said that this time the Budget of the Delhi government is Rs. 1 lakh crores. Terming the Budget "historic," the Chief Minister stated that this is a budget of change from a troubled economy to Viksit Delhi."This is not a regular budget. Delhi and entire nation is observing this. They all have lots of hope with new government. This budget is not merely an account or ledger; this is transformation budget from bad economy to Viksit Delhi. Delhi government's budget for this year is Rs. 1 lakh crores.

Allotment of Rs 1000 crores for  infrastructure development

This budget is historic. We are coming with a budget of Rs 1 lakh crore. This is 31.5 percent more than previous year," Chief Minister Gupta said in the assembly. Speaking at the assembly, CM Gupta said that Rs 5,100 crores has been sanctioned for the Mahila Samridhi Yojana by the Delhi government. She also suggested Rs. 28,000 crores for capital spending in the national capital. For infrastructure development to better connect the NCR region, Rs. 1000 crores was sanctioned.

A budget of Rs 5,100 crores for Mahila Samridhi Yojana

The Chief Minister added, "Soon people will be able to avail the facility of Ayushman Yojana, Ayushman Arogya Mandir. Along with the five lakh from the Centre, the Delhi government will provide a top-up of five lakh to the citizens of Delhi under Ayushman, Rs 2144 crores are being allocated for this purpose. We had announced a Rs 2500 reward for the women of Delhi. A budget of Rs 5,100 crores has been kept to implement it under Mahila Samridhi Yojana," the Chief Minister informed in the assembly.

Rs 696 crores for basic facilities in slums and JJ colonie

"For women's safety, over 50,000 cameras will be installed. Road and bridge infrastructure has been earmarked Rs 3843 crores. Rs 696 crores have been set aside for providing basic facilities in slums and JJ colonies," she mentioned. The Delhi Chief Minister blamed the past AAP government for their inactivity and asserted that the government revenue went down as the government collection was ending up in the "pockets" of liquor mafia and PWD contractors.