Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday took direct aim at her predecessors while inspecting major drains across the national capital, reaffirming her government's commitment to cleaning the Yamuna river. Speaking to reporters during her inspection, she underlined that her administration is focused on on-ground action rather than remote governance.

“Today, we are visiting almost every big drain in Delhi. When questions are raised about what we are doing regarding cleaning river Yamuna — all 22 big drains that discharge into the Yamuna — the work of desilting all of them is going on, and we are continuously monitoring the progress in this direction,” Gupta said.

As part of a large-scale initiative to revive the heavily polluted river, the Chief Minister personally assessed the ongoing desilting operations at key points. She emphasized that her government is treating the Yamuna cleanup as a top priority and is determined to deliver results.

Taking a swipe at former administrations, Gupta added, “Unlike the previous government that used to be run from the AC rooms, we are on the ground, and our government is committed to working for the people.”

Her statement comes amid increasing public scrutiny over the deteriorating condition of the Yamuna and pressure on the Delhi government to show tangible progress. The new administration appears keen to set a different tone — one of visibility, action, and accountability.

The 22 major drains being targeted for desilting have been flagged as the primary sources of industrial and domestic waste that flow unchecked into the Yamuna. Officials accompanying the Chief Minister said that weekly monitoring reports are being submitted to ensure the pace of work does not falter.

With the monsoon approaching, Gupta’s proactive move may also serve as a preemptive step to prevent waterlogging and flood-related issues that have plagued Delhi in past years.