Rekha Gupta’s One Year As Delhi CM: What Changed And What Remains Incomplete

New Delhi: BJP's Rekha Gupta government in Delhi completed exactly one year today (20 February 2026). After 27 years, BJP formed a government with a full majority in Delhi, and now Chief Minister Rekha Gupta is presenting her one-year report card. Sources show that the report card is mixed—in some sectors work has progressed, while in others it is pending. 

What big promises did the government make in the elections?

The promises in the election manifesto were continuation of free electricity and water, closure of mohalla clinics and construction of 1100 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, implementation of Ayushman Bharat scheme (5 lakh additional cover), Ayushman Vay Vandana for senior citizens, Atal canteen (food for Rs 5), Rs 21,000 and nutrition kits for pregnant women, two free LPG cylinders in a year for poor women and Rs 500 cylinder for women. Rs 2500 per month, increasing the pension of the elderly, converting Laadli Yojana into Lakhpati Bitiya, cleaning Yamuna, reducing pollution and improving infrastructure.

Which promises were fulfilled or good progress was made?

• Free electricity and water continue the same.
• Mohalla clinics were closed and 370 Arogya Mandirs were built (the target is 1100), where doctors, treatment and tests are free.
• Ayushman Bharat implemented - more than 6.7 lakh health cards issued, up to 10 lakh free treatments.
• Free treatment for people above 70 years of age from Ayushman Vaya Vandana.
• Atal Canteen started – 71 canteens opened, nutritious food is available for Rs 5.
• 83,700 women benefited from Maternity Protection Scheme, Rs 31 crore given from DBT.
• Master plan of Yamuna cleaning started – work on garbage cleaning, drains, STP plants. The target to flatten the landfill is by December 2026.
• Electric buses increased, progress in transport.

Which promises are still unfulfilled?

• Rs 2500 per month for women – Rs 5100 crore approved, but not implemented yet.
• Free LPG Cylinder – Cabinet passed, but the talk of implementation from Holi 2026 has not happened yet.
• Pension increase for the elderly (2000 to 2500/3000)—did not happen.
• Transforming Ladli Yojana into Lakhpati Bitiya—not implemented.
• Pollution and the Yamuna are not completely clean—small steps have been taken, but there is no big relief. Jam, waterlogging, and roads are still like before.

What is the government saying and the opinion of the public/opposition?

Rekha Gupta says that 2025 was the year of preparation and 2026 of delivery. There are problems inherited from previous governments, but now there is good coordination from the Central Government. The opposition (AAP) says that the promises are hollow, roads, jams and pollution remain the same. The public gave mixed feedback—praise for health and the canteen, but they are waiting for schemes for women and the elderly. Overall, a good start, but big promises still remain to be done. Hopefully the pace will pick up in the next year and Delhi will really change.