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Delhi will have a bright future matching its history, says Rekha Gupta

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta pledged to protect the national capital's heritage while providing modern amenities and prosperity to its residents.

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta greeted citizens on Sunday to mark Delhi Foundation Day, promising to balance the preservation of the city's heritage with modern development, according to India Today.

In a post on X, Gupta noted that November 1, 1956, was a significant date when Delhi became a Union Territory.

Gupta described the city as a place of infinite possibilities that has transitioned from the era of Indraprastha to being a symbol of modern India.

The Chief Minister stated that her government intends to safeguard the centuries-old identity of the capital while advancing its growth.

Gupta said the administration aims to provide prosperity in every lane and modern amenities in every home.

She also mentioned that the soil of the city holds memories of various civilisations and that the Yamuna river carries stories from different eras.

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