Breaking News: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta unfurls flag and inspects contingents at Chhatrasal Stadium

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta unfurled the national flag during the Republic Day celebrations at Chhatrasal Stadium in the national capital on Sunday, marking her first Republic Day as the leader of the national capital. The event was attended by dignitaries, including Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, and representatives of foreign missions.

In her address, Chief Minister Gupta paid homage to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the nation, saying, "I pay homage to those martyrs who prioritised the nation above even their own lives for the honour of the tricolour and bequeathed us this republic, self-respect, and freedom. The Constitution is the soul of India. Over the past 77 years, India's Constitution has been guiding us as a beacon of light for justice, equality, and dignity... India remembers all the efforts, from the framing of the Constitution to nation-building."

Reflecting on her government's tenure, Chief Minister Gupta highlighted the challenges faced by the administration when it took charge eleven months ago and the meaningful steps taken to give Delhi a new direction.