The Tamil Nadu government has dropped the national rupee symbol, replacing it with the Tamil letter &lsquo;Ru&rsquo; in the state budget logo, escalating the ongoing three-language controversy.&nbsp;
This comes amid the MK Stalin-led government&rsquo;s opposition against the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the three-language policy. It is perhaps the first time the national currency symbol was dropped by a state.
The Tamil Nadu budget for 2025-26 is scheduled to be tabled by the state&rsquo;s finance minister Thangam Thennarasu on Friday (Mar 14).&nbsp;
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/tn-consent-to-pm-shri-schools-not-union-govt-dmk-mp-kanimozhi-slams-dharmendra-pradhan-amid-language-row-8846118">&lsquo;TN consent to PM SHRI schools, not Union Govt&rsquo;: DMK MP Kanimozhi slams Union minister amid language policy row</a>
The logo had &lsquo;ru&rsquo;, the first letter of the Tamil word &lsquo;Rubaai&rsquo;, the vernacular word for the Indian currency. The caption accompanying the logo, &ldquo;everything for all,&rdquo; indicated the inclusive model of governance in the state, which the ruling party DMK has been claiming.
<h2>BJP slams DMK</h2>
BJP Tamil Nadu chief K Annamalai slammed the move on the micro-blogging site X.
&ldquo;The DMK Government's State Budget for 2025-26 replaces the Rupee Symbol designed by a Tamilian, which was adopted by the whole of Bharat and incorporated into our Currency,&rdquo; he wrote.
&ldquo;Thiru Udhay Kumar, who designed the symbol, is the son of a former DMK MLA. How stupid can you become, Thiru @mkstalin?,&rdquo; Annamalai further wrote..
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/must-know-hindi-to-buy-tea-mk-stalins-latest-jibe-on-bjps-third-language-formula-under-nep-8764808">'Must know Hindi to buy tea...': MK Stalin's latest jibe on BJP's third-language formula under NEP</a>
He also shared the logos of the current and the 2024-25 Tamil Nadu budget, which had the Indian rupee symbol.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
The DMK Government's State Budget for 2025-26 replaces the Rupee Symbol designed by a Tamilian, which was adopted by the whole of Bharat and incorporated into our Currency. Thiru Udhay Kumar, who designed the symbol, is the son of a former DMK MLA. How stupid can you become,&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/t3ZyaVmxmq">pic.twitter.com/t3ZyaVmxmq</a>
&mdash; K.Annamalai (@annamalai_k) <a href="https://twitter.com/annamalai_k/status/1900103792299041115?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 13, 2025</a></blockquote>
The state government has not yet issued any official statement regarding the logo change.
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/tamil-nadu-cm-mk-stalin-accuses-hindi-of-erasing-regional-languages-calls-for-opposition-to-hindi-imposition-8761987">Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin accuses Hindi of erasing regional languages, slams opposition for 'Hindi imposition'</a>
But a BJP spokesperson told NDTV that the move by the DMK government reflects the party&rsquo;s stance of being &ldquo;different from India.
<h2>DMK opposes NEP and three-language policy</h2>
The Tamil Nadu government has refused to implement key aspects of the National Education Policy 2020, particularly the three-language formula. Following this, the Centre withheld the Rs 573 crore central education assistance under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) to the state.
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/imd-issued-orange-alert-for-tamil-nadus-thoothukudi-heavy-rains-hit-salt-production-8846424">IMD issues orange alert for Tamil Nadu&rsquo;s Thoothukudi; heavy rains hit salt production</a>
The policy mandates the state to comply with NEP guidelines to receive SSA funding, 60 per cent of which is provided by the Centre to states. Under the PM SHRI scheme, the state concerned must sign an MoU with the central government, stating that it would implement the NEP 2020 and in exchange for the funds provided by the Centre.
(With inputs from agencies)

India news | Trending | This comes amid the MK Stalin-led government’s opposition against the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the three-language policy.

The Tamil Nadu government has dropped the national rupee symbol, replacing it with the Tamil letter ‘Ru’ in the state budget logo, escalating the ongoing three-language controversy. This comes amid the MK Stalin-led government’s opposition against the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the three-language policy. It is perhaps the first time the national currency symbol was dropped by a state. The Tamil Nadu budget for 2025-26 is scheduled to be tabled by the state’s finance minister Thangam Thennarasu on Friday (Mar 14). Also read | ‘TN consent to PM SHRI schools, not Union Govt’: DMK MP Kanimozhi slams Union minister amid language policy row The logo had ‘ru’, the first letter of the Tamil word ‘Rubaai’, the vernacular word for the Indian currency. The caption accompanying the logo, “everything for all,” indicated the inclusive model of governance in the state, which the ruling party DMK has been claiming. BJP slams DMK BJP Tamil Nadu chief K Annamalai slammed the move on the micro-blogging site X. “The DMK Government's State Budget for 2025-26 replaces the Rupee Symbol designed by a Tamilian, which was adopted by the whole of Bharat and incorporated into our Currency,” he wrote. “Thiru Udhay Kumar, who designed the symbol, is the son of a former DMK MLA. How stupid can you become, Thiru @mkstalin?,” Annamalai further wrote.. Also read | 'Must know Hindi to buy tea...': MK Stalin's latest jibe on BJP's third-language formula under NEP He also shared the logos of the current and the 2024-25 Tamil Nadu budget, which had the Indian rupee symbol. The DMK Government's State Budget for 2025-26 replaces the Rupee Symbol designed by a Tamilian, which was adopted by the whole of Bharat and incorporated into our Currency. Thiru Udhay Kumar, who designed the symbol, is the son of a former DMK MLA. How stupid can you become,… pic.twitter.com/t3ZyaVmxmq — K.Annamalai (@annamalai_k) March 13, 2025 The state government has not yet issued any official statement regarding the logo change. Also read | Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin accuses Hindi of erasing regional languages, slams opposition for 'Hindi imposition' But a BJP spokesperson told NDTV that the move by the DMK government reflects the party’s stance of being “different from India. DMK opposes NEP and three-language policy The Tamil Nadu government has refused to implement key aspects of the National Education Policy 2020, particularly the three-language formula. Following this, the Centre withheld the Rs 573 crore central education assistance under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) to the state. Also read | IMD issues orange alert for Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi; heavy rains hit salt production The policy mandates the state to comply with NEP guidelines to receive SSA funding, 60 per cent of which is provided by the Centre to states. Under the PM SHRI scheme, the state concerned must sign an MoU with the central government, stating that it would implement the NEP 2020 and in exchange for the funds provided by the Centre. (With inputs from agencies)

Tamil Nadu drops rupee symbol from budget, escalating three-language row

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan called Tamil Nadu government 'dishonest' and accused it of 'ruining the future of the students' in the state. Watch this report for more details!

DMK ruining future of students of Tamil Nadu: Union Education Minister

A major political clash has erupted between the BJP and DMK over the issue of Hindi imposition in Tamil Nadu. Union Minister accused the DMK of ruining students' futures, while Chief Minister Stalin fired back, calling it an act of "entitled bigots." The debate has intensified in Parliament, fueling tensions between the two parties.

BJP vs DMK: Heated clash over Hindi imposition in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu will not tolerate 'Hindi colonialism' replacing British colonialism, Chief Minister M K Stalin said on Friday and accused Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan of provoking the state by threatening it to accept Hindi imposition. Watch to know more!

MK Stalin Says NEP To ‘Destroy’ Tamil Nadu's Education, Slams BJP As Row Heats Up

The ongoing war of words between the ruling BJP and DMK led to disruptions in the Lok Sabha Monday, with Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan forced to withdraw a word from his remarks following protests by Tamil Nadu MPs. Watch this report for more details!

Centre vs Tamil Nadu's ruling party war of words in Parliament

Tamil Nadu Vs Centre: DMK, BJP Face-Off Over NEP, Hindi In Parliament

Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Friday faced fierce criticism by the BJP as he presented the state budget having multiple pies for the Muslim community. In a blazing attack at the Congress leader, who presented his record 16th budget, the opposition BJP called the fiscal plan a "modern Muslim League budget".

BJP: Karnataka budget allocations unfair and unconstitutional

BJP Slams Siddaramaiah's Karnataka Fiscal plan: 'Modern Muslim League Budget' | WION

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced on Saturday (8 March 2025) that the state cabinet has approved the scheme to provide ₹2,500 per month to women.
A budget of ₹5,100 crore has been allocated for the initiative, which was part of the BJP&rsquo;s election manifesto under the name Mahila Samriddhi Yojana. The scheme aims to offer financial assistance to women from economically weaker sections.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/who-are-they-to-question-us-delhi-cm-rekha-gupta-and-aap-leader-atishi-bicker-over-election-promises-8742908">Delhi CM Rekha Gupta and AAP leader Atishi bicker over 'election promises'</a>
<h2>Scheme approved on Women&rsquo;s Day</h2>
&ldquo;Today is Women's Day. We had our cabinet meeting today, and our cabinet has approved the scheme &ndash; the promise that we made during the Delhi elections to provide ₹2,500 to the women,&rdquo; said Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet publive-iframes-block publive-Twitter-block" contenteditable="false" width="600" height="400" id="PL_blockquote_block-m8057k93-gixhgdvy-ytbdggir">
महिला दिवस पर नारी सशक्तिकरण की दिशा में ऐतिहासिक कदम! महिला दिवस के अवसर पर दिल्ली की माताओं-बहनों से किया गया वादा पूरा करते हुए हमारी सरकार ने महिला समृद्धि योजना के लिए ₹5100 करोड़ आवंटित किए हैं। जल्द ही हर पात्र महिला को ₹2500 प्रति माह दिए जाएँगे, जिससे वे आर्थिक रूप से&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/5wizylNilH">pic.twitter.com/5wizylNilH</a>
&mdash; Rekha Gupta (@gupta_rekha) <a href="https://twitter.com/gupta_rekha/status/1898318883024429137?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 8, 2025</a></blockquote>
She further said, &ldquo;We made a provision of ₹5,100 crores in the Delhi budget for the implementation of the scheme. We have formed the committee, which will be led by me, and the registration for the scheme will begin soon &ndash; a portal will be launched soon.&rdquo;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/rekha-gupta-delhis-4th-woman-cm-holds-10-key-portfolios-including-finance-and-womens-development-8743107">Rekha Gupta, Delhi&rsquo;s 4th woman CM, holds 10 key portfolios, including finance and women's development</a>
However, Gupta did not clarify the exact eligibility criteria or the number of beneficiaries expected to receive the financial aid.
<h2>'Modi Ki Guarantee'</h2>
During the Delhi Assembly election campaign, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured that the scheme would be approved in the first cabinet meeting of the BJP government. He had also referred to it as &ldquo;Modi ki guarantee&rdquo; and promised that payments would start by 8 March.
<h2>AAP questions the delay</h2>
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which was ousted from power in Delhi, criticised the BJP for not implementing the scheme immediately.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet publive-iframes-block publive-Twitter-block" contenteditable="false" width="600" height="400" id="PL_blockquote_block-m8057qsz-7fevqv4o-crwsicmm">
दिल्ली की सभी महिलाओं को अंतरराष्ट्रीय महिला दिवस की बधाई। आज दिल्ली की सब महिलायें अपने फ़ोन को ताक कर इंतज़ार कर रही हैं कि ₹2500 बैंक में जमा होने का मैसेज उनके फ़ोन पर कब आयेगा। <a href="https://t.co/m7PYg5ciUn">pic.twitter.com/m7PYg5ciUn</a>
&mdash; Atishi (@AtishiAAP) <a href="https://twitter.com/AtishiAAP/status/1898220543431622812?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 8, 2025</a></blockquote>
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/rekha-guptas-first-act-as-delhi-cm-grand-yamuna-aarti-with-bjp-ministers-watch-8741057">Rekha Gupta&rsquo;s first action as Delhi CM? Grand &lsquo;Yamuna aarti&rsquo; with&nbsp;BJP&nbsp;ministers&nbsp;|&nbsp;Watch</a>
&ldquo;Before the Delhi elections, Modi and BJP national president JP Nadda had assured that in the very first cabinet meeting, the scheme will be approved and every woman in Delhi will receive ₹2,500 in her bank account by March 8. The first cabinet meeting took place on Thursday evening, but there was no such announcement,&rdquo; said Delhi&rsquo;s Leader of Opposition, Atishi.
She added, "Women have phones out, waiting for ₹2,500."
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/arvind-kejriwals-parliamentary-entry-aaps-move-sparks-speculation-8759094">Arvind Kejriwal to enter Rajya Sabha? AAP&rsquo;s move sparks speculation</a>
<h2>BJP&rsquo;s victory in Delhi</h2>
The BJP made a strong comeback in Delhi, securing 48 out of 70 seats in the Assembly election. This marked its return to power in the capital after 26 years. AAP was reduced to 22 seats, while the Congress failed to win any.
(With inputs from agencies)

India news: “Today is Women's Day. We had our cabinet meeting today, and our cabinet has approved the scheme – the promise that we made during the Delhi elections to provide ₹2,500 to the women,” said Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced on Saturday (8 March 2025) that the state cabinet has approved the scheme to provide ₹2,500 per month to women. A budget of ₹5,100 crore has been allocated for the initiative, which was part of the BJP’s election manifesto under the name Mahila Samriddhi Yojana. The scheme aims to offer financial assistance to women from economically weaker sections. Also read: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta and AAP leader Atishi bicker over 'election promises' Scheme approved on Women’s Day “Today is Women's Day. We had our cabinet meeting today, and our cabinet has approved the scheme – the promise that we made during the Delhi elections to provide ₹2,500 to the women,” said Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. महिला दिवस पर नारी सशक्तिकरण की दिशा में ऐतिहासिक कदम! महिला दिवस के अवसर पर दिल्ली की माताओं-बहनों से किया गया वादा पूरा करते हुए हमारी सरकार ने महिला समृद्धि योजना के लिए ₹5100 करोड़ आवंटित किए हैं। जल्द ही हर पात्र महिला को ₹2500 प्रति माह दिए जाएँगे, जिससे वे आर्थिक रूप से… pic.twitter.com/5wizylNilH — Rekha Gupta (@gupta_rekha) March 8, 2025 She further said, “We made a provision of ₹5,100 crores in the Delhi budget for the implementation of the scheme. We have formed the committee, which will be led by me, and the registration for the scheme will begin soon – a portal will be launched soon.” Also read: Rekha Gupta, Delhi’s 4th woman CM, holds 10 key portfolios, including finance and women's development However, Gupta did not clarify the exact eligibility criteria or the number of beneficiaries expected to receive the financial aid. 'Modi Ki Guarantee' During the Delhi Assembly election campaign, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured that the scheme would be approved in the first cabinet meeting of the BJP government. He had also referred to it as “Modi ki guarantee” and promised that payments would start by 8 March. AAP questions the delay The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which was ousted from power in Delhi, criticised the BJP for not implementing the scheme immediately. दिल्ली की सभी महिलाओं को अंतरराष्ट्रीय महिला दिवस की बधाई। आज दिल्ली की सब महिलायें अपने फ़ोन को ताक कर इंतज़ार कर रही हैं कि ₹2500 बैंक में जमा होने का मैसेज उनके फ़ोन पर कब आयेगा। pic.twitter.com/m7PYg5ciUn — Atishi (@AtishiAAP) March 8, 2025 Also read: Rekha Gupta’s first action as Delhi CM? Grand ‘Yamuna aarti’ with BJP ministers | Watch “Before the Delhi elections, Modi and BJP national president JP Nadda had assured that in the very first cabinet meeting, the scheme will be approved and every woman in Delhi will receive ₹2,500 in her bank account by March 8. The first cabinet meeting took place on Thursday evening, but there was no such announcement,” said Delhi’s Leader of Opposition, Atishi. She added, "Women have phones out, waiting for ₹2,500." Also read: Arvind Kejriwal to enter Rajya Sabha? AAP’s move sparks speculation BJP’s victory in Delhi The BJP made a strong comeback in Delhi, securing 48 out of 70 seats in the Assembly election. This marked its return to power in the capital after 26 years. AAP was reduced to 22 seats, while the Congress failed to win any. (With inputs from agencies)

On Women's Day, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta approves ₹2,500 monthly aid for women; AAP's Atishi says ‘still waiting’

Delhi’s towering landfills—Ghazipur, Bhalswa, and Okhla—continue to be a major environmental hazard, with over 11,000 tons of waste generated daily. As authorities promise action, can these garbage mountains finally be flattened?

Delhi’s massive landfills: Can the garbage mountains be cleared?

Is Shashi Tharoor, India's Congress party veteran, eyeing an exit from the party? Tharoor, a four-time Congress Member of Parliament, says he has options. Watch in for more details!

Shashi Tharoor posts selfie with union minister, raises speculation

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday refuted the claims of former chief ministers Arvind Kejriwal and Atishi about the removal of BR Ambedkar's photograph from CM Rekha Gupta's office. The party accused the Aam Aadmi Party chief of &ldquo;cheap politics.
BJP leader Amit Malviya confirmed that the photos of Ambedkar and Bhagat Singh were still there and shared a picture of the CM&rsquo;s office to prove the point.
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/aap-bjp-clash-in-delhi-assembly-speaker-vijender-gupta-slams-aap-over-sloganeering-8753335">AAP, BJP clash in Delhi Assembly: Speaker Vijender Gupta slams AAP over sloganeering</a>
&ldquo;This is the room of the chief minister of Delhi, where the pictures of all the great men are still hanging. Liquor scam accused Arvind Kejriwal cannot go to the chief minister's office, so he is resorting to cheap politics to spread confusion,&rdquo; he wrote on X in Hindi.
&ldquo;The public humiliated him so much that he was not even able to show his face after the defeat, but still, he is not desisting from his cheap actions.&rdquo;
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/who-are-they-to-question-us-delhi-cm-rekha-gupta-and-aap-leader-atishi-bicker-over-election-promises-8742908">Delhi CM Rekha Gupta and AAP leader Atishi bicker over 'election promises'</a>
<h2>AAP claims photo was removed</h2>
AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal claimed that Ambedkar&rsquo;s photo was removed from the CM&rsquo;s office and replaced with a picture of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
&ldquo;The new BJP government of Delhi removed Baba Saheb's photo and put up the photo of Prime Minister Modi. This is not right. This has hurt millions of followers of Baba Saheb. I have a request to the BJP. You can put the photo of the Prime Minister but do not remove the photo of Baba Sahib. Let his photo remain there,&rdquo; Kejriwal wrote on X.
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/rekha-guptas-first-act-as-delhi-cm-grand-yamuna-aarti-with-bjp-ministers-watch-8741057">Rekha Gupta&rsquo;s first action as Delhi CM? Grand &lsquo;Yamuna aarti&rsquo; with&nbsp;BJP&nbsp;ministers&nbsp;|&nbsp;Watch</a>
Earlier in the day, Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly Atishi also accused the BJP of being &lsquo;anti-Dalit&rsquo; and &lsquo;anti-Sikh&rsquo;.
&ldquo;The BJP has shown its true anti-Dalit and anti-Sikh face. Photos of Babasaheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar and Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh have been removed from the chief minister's office at the Delhi legislative assembly,&rdquo; she said.
BJP returned to power in the Delhi Assembly after 27 years following the landslide win in the elections, defeating AAP by claiming 48 of 70 seats.
(With inputs from agencies)

India news | Trending | AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal claimed that Ambedkar’s photo was removed from the CM’s office and replaced with a picture of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday refuted the claims of former chief ministers Arvind Kejriwal and Atishi about the removal of BR Ambedkar's photograph from CM Rekha Gupta's office. The party accused the Aam Aadmi Party chief of “cheap politics. BJP leader Amit Malviya confirmed that the photos of Ambedkar and Bhagat Singh were still there and shared a picture of the CM’s office to prove the point. Also read | AAP, BJP clash in Delhi Assembly: Speaker Vijender Gupta slams AAP over sloganeering “This is the room of the chief minister of Delhi, where the pictures of all the great men are still hanging. Liquor scam accused Arvind Kejriwal cannot go to the chief minister's office, so he is resorting to cheap politics to spread confusion,” he wrote on X in Hindi. “The public humiliated him so much that he was not even able to show his face after the defeat, but still, he is not desisting from his cheap actions.” Also read | Delhi CM Rekha Gupta and AAP leader Atishi bicker over 'election promises' AAP claims photo was removed AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal claimed that Ambedkar’s photo was removed from the CM’s office and replaced with a picture of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “The new BJP government of Delhi removed Baba Saheb's photo and put up the photo of Prime Minister Modi. This is not right. This has hurt millions of followers of Baba Saheb. I have a request to the BJP. You can put the photo of the Prime Minister but do not remove the photo of Baba Sahib. Let his photo remain there,” Kejriwal wrote on X. Also read | Rekha Gupta’s first action as Delhi CM? Grand ‘Yamuna aarti’ with BJP ministers | Watch Earlier in the day, Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly Atishi also accused the BJP of being ‘anti-Dalit’ and ‘anti-Sikh’. “The BJP has shown its true anti-Dalit and anti-Sikh face. Photos of Babasaheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar and Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh have been removed from the chief minister's office at the Delhi legislative assembly,” she said. BJP returned to power in the Delhi Assembly after 27 years following the landslide win in the elections, defeating AAP by claiming 48 of 70 seats. (With inputs from agencies)

BJP accuses AAP of ‘cheap politics’, refutes Ambedkar-Modi photo swap claim

The newly elected Delhi Assembly convened today for the first time. The session of the 8th Legislative Assembly began with the oath-taking of Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, cabinet ministers, and other members. The first protem Arvinder Singh, presided over the assembly. Then, three-time BJP MLA Vijendra Gupta was elected as the new speaker. Soon after the oath-taking, the leader of the opposition, Atishi charged the ruling party, accusing them of removing portraits of freedom fighters from the Chief Minister's office. Watch in for more details!

AAP, BJP clash in Delhi Assembly: Speaker Vijender Gupta slams AAP over sloganeering

Atishi accuses BJP of breaking promises, while Delhi CM Rekha Gupta focuses on implementing Ayushman Bharat scheme. Watch in for more details!

Atishi slams BJP, accuses party of betraying Delhi citizens, CM Rekha replies

Rekha Gupta, the newly appointed Delhi Minister, on Thursday (Feb 20) announced the allocation of portfolios among her Council of Ministers. Gupta, the fourth woman CM of India's national capital, has kept a number of important portfolios, including finance, services, vigilance, revenue, and women and child development, with her.
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/who-are-they-to-question-us-delhi-cm-rekha-gupta-and-aap-leader-atishi-bicker-over-election-promises-8742908">Delhi CM Rekha Gupta and AAP leader Atishi bicker over 'election promises'</a>
<h2>Which portfolios does CM Rekha Gupta have?</h2>
As per a PTI news agency report, the newly appointed CM has been assigned a total of 10 portfolios, the highest among all the ministers in Delhi's new government.
Her responsibilities include:
<ol>
<li>General Administration</li>
<li>Services</li>
<li>Finance</li>
<li>Revenue</li>
<li>Women and Child Development</li>
<li>Land and Building</li>
<li>Information and Public Relations</li>
<li>Vigilance</li>
<li>Administrative Reforms</li>
<li>Planning and any other department not allocated to other ministers</li>
</ol>
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/rekha-guptas-first-act-as-delhi-cm-grand-yamuna-aarti-with-bjp-ministers-watch-8741057">Rekha Gupta&rsquo;s first action as Delhi CM? Grand &lsquo;Yamuna aarti&rsquo; with&nbsp;BJP&nbsp;ministers&nbsp;|&nbsp;Watch</a>
<h2>Rekha Gupta's cabinet picks</h2>
Following a cabinet meeting, CM Gupta, in her inaugural press conference as chief minister, announced that Parvesh Verma, who defeated ex-CM Arvind Kejriwal on the New Delhi assembly seat, has been allotted multiple portfolios:
<ul>
<li>Public Works Department</li>
<li>Legislative Affairs</li>
<li>Irrigation &amp; Flood Control</li>
<li>Water</li>
<li>Gurudwara Elections</li>
</ul>
Ashish Sood has been assigned six departments:
<ul>
<li>Home</li>
<li>Power</li>
<li>Urban Development</li>
<li>Education</li>
<li>Higher Education</li>
<li>Training &amp; Technical Education</li>
</ul>
Kapil Mishra, a turncoat politician who was earlier with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has been made the minister for:
<ul>
<li>Law &amp; Justice</li>
<li>Labour</li>
<li>Employment</li>
<li>Development</li>
<li>Art</li>
<li>Culture &amp; Language</li>
<li>Tourism</li>
</ul>
Manjinder Singh Sirsa has been allotted:
<ul>
<li>Industries</li>
<li>Food &amp; Supplies</li>
<li>Environment</li>
<li>Forest &amp; Wild Life</li>
</ul>
Ravinder Indraj has been made minister of:
<ul>
<li>Health &amp; Family Welfare</li>
<li>Transport</li>
<li>Information Technology</li>
</ul>
Pankaj Singh's portfolio includes:
<ul>
<li>Social Welfare</li>
<li>Welfare of SC &amp; ST</li>
<li>Cooperative</li>
<li>Election</li>
</ul>
The portfolio appointments have been confirmed by Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena, a notification issued by the general administrative department stated.
(With inputs from agencies)

India News | Discover the full list of portfolios assigned under Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, who has taken on key responsibilities, including finance and women and child development.

Rekha Gupta, the newly appointed Delhi Minister, on Thursday (Feb 20) announced the allocation of portfolios among her Council of Ministers. Gupta, the fourth woman CM of India's national capital, has kept a number of important portfolios, including finance, services, vigilance, revenue, and women and child development, with her. Also read | Delhi CM Rekha Gupta and AAP leader Atishi bicker over 'election promises' Which portfolios does CM Rekha Gupta have? As per a PTI news agency report, the newly appointed CM has been assigned a total of 10 portfolios, the highest among all the ministers in Delhi's new government. Her responsibilities include: General Administration Services Finance Revenue Women and Child Development Land and Building Information and Public Relations Vigilance Administrative Reforms Planning and any other department not allocated to other ministers Also read | Rekha Gupta’s first action as Delhi CM? Grand ‘Yamuna aarti’ with BJP ministers | Watch Rekha Gupta's cabinet picks Following a cabinet meeting, CM Gupta, in her inaugural press conference as chief minister, announced that Parvesh Verma, who defeated ex-CM Arvind Kejriwal on the New Delhi assembly seat, has been allotted multiple portfolios: Public Works Department Legislative Affairs Irrigation & Flood Control Water Gurudwara Elections Ashish Sood has been assigned six departments: Home Power Urban Development Education Higher Education Training & Technical Education Kapil Mishra, a turncoat politician who was earlier with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has been made the minister for: Law & Justice Labour Employment Development Art Culture & Language Tourism Manjinder Singh Sirsa has been allotted: Industries Food & Supplies Environment Forest & Wild Life Ravinder Indraj has been made minister of: Health & Family Welfare Transport Information Technology Pankaj Singh's portfolio includes: Social Welfare Welfare of SC & ST Cooperative Election The portfolio appointments have been confirmed by Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena, a notification issued by the general administrative department stated. (With inputs from agencies)

Rekha Gupta, Delhi’s 4th woman CM, holds 10 key portfolios, including finance and women's development

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Rekha Gupta, on Thursday (Feb 20), was sworn in as Delhi Chief Minister in a grand ceremony at the Ramlila Maidan.

Who Is Rekha Gupta? A first-time MLA, Gupta contested the Shalimar Bagh constituency in the Delhi assembly elections against AAP's Bandana Kumari and won by 29,595 votes, marking the end of AAP’s decade-long hold in the area.

Born in 1974, Gupta hails from Nandgarh village in Haryana’s Jind district. In 1976, her family moved to Delhi, where she completed her primary and higher education. Her father was an officer in the State Bank of India. Watch in for more details!

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta: India's capital resumes tradition of having a woman chief minister

BJP MLA Rekha Gupta took oath as the new Chief Minister of Delhi along with her six cabinet colleagues. Rekha Gupta was sworn in at a grand ceremony at the iconic Ramlila Maidan, 11 days after her party returned to power in the national capital after more than 27 years. Watch in for more details!

Rekha Gupta takes oath as Delhi chief minister, six ministers join cabinet

Delhi CM: PM Modi, home minister Amit Shah attend oath-taking ceremony

Delhi gets new chief minister, mega oath ceremony at Ramlila ground

Rekha Gupta sworn in as Chief Minister of Delhi along with six cabinet members

First-time BJP MLA from Shalimar Bagh Rekha Gupta named Delhi's new Chief Minister. Former President of Delhi University students' union elected as Delhi’s fourth woman CM. BJP's Sushma Swaraj, Congress' Sheila Dikshit, and AAP’s Atishi have been other CMs. Watch to know more!

Delhi CM Oath Ceremony: Rekha Gupta Takes Oath As Delhi CM, BJP Returns In Capital

Rekha Gupta takes oath as Delhi Chief Minister at Ramlila ground

Rekha Gupta will be sworn in as Delhi's Chief Minister on February 20 at Ramlila Maidan. The oath-taking ceremony will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Watch in for more details!

Delhi's fourth woman CM Rekha Gupta to take oath at Ramlila Maidan

Rekha Gupta set to take oath as Delhi's fourth woman Chief Minister

BJP MLA Rekha Gupta set to become fourth woman chief minister of Delhi

Delhi CM announcement: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Rekha Gupta has been named as the next Chief Minister of Delhi. Watch in for more details!

Delhi CM announcement: BJP names Rekha Gupta as next Delhi CM

Delhi CM Suspense is over, Rekha Gupta is new Delhi chief minister. Meanwhile Parvesh Verma is likely to be her deputy, according to sources. Almost a week after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the Delhi Assembly elections. The new Delhi CM and his council of ministers will take oath at Ramlila Maidan. This is BJP's historic comeback in Delhi after 27 years. The BJP’s return to power in Delhi comes after a landslide victory. Watch in for more details!

BJP Announces Rekha Gupta As The New Delhi Chief Minister | WION Originals

BJP is making large-scale preparations at Ramlila Maidan for the swearing-in of Delhi’s new Chief Minister. PM Modi, Amit Shah, and UP CM Yogi Adityanath are expected to attend the high-profile event.

Bjp preparing Ramlila maidan for Delhi CM swearing-in

BJP’s grand preparations for new Delhi CM swearing-in ceremony

BJP gears up for Delhi CM swearing-in ceremony at Ramlila maidan

he BJP MLAs were scheduled to meet on Monday to elect the new Delhi CM. But the meeting has now been postponed to Tuesday. Swearing-in may take place on February 20. Watch this report for more details!

BJP to hold legislative party meet to decide Delhi CM

Bjp, News on Bjp, stories on Bjp, articles on Bjp, Bjp stories at Wion, Bjp news, Bjp latest news