At the beginning of the new year, the Delhi government has decided to provide major relief to poor and needy families. Free sugar distribution under Antyodaya Anna Yojana has been approved in the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.

This decision will be applicable in Delhi from January 2026 to March 2027 and its benefit will be available to all AAY cardholders. This decision of the government is being considered as a big gift for the people of Delhi on the New Year, especially the economically weaker section, which will provide direct relief to lakhs of families.

Sugar free for 15 months!

It was decided in the cabinet meeting that free sugar will be provided to all the eligible families covered under Antyodaya Anna Yojana for a total of 15 months. This period has been fixed from January 2026 to March 2027. The government believes that in times of inflation, rising prices of food items have a direct impact on the kitchens of poor families. In such a situation, this decision of free sugar distribution will prove helpful in meeting the daily needs.

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on this decision that the welfare of the poor and needy is the top priority of the Delhi government. He clarified that the aim of the government is to ensure that no poor family is deprived of basic needs. Providing food security, social justice and equal opportunities is an important part of the government’s policies. According to the Chief Minister, such decisions are concrete steps taken towards providing a dignified life to the weaker section of the society.

What is Antyodaya Anna Yojana?

Antyodaya Anna Yojana is an important scheme of the Government of India, whose objective is to provide food at affordable rates to the poorest of the poor families. Under this scheme, destitute, elderly, disabled, landless laborers and families belonging to extremely weaker sections are included. Each AAY family is provided 35 kg of food grains, which includes wheat and rice, per month. This scheme comes under the National Food Security Act and is an important means of ensuring food security in the country. The Delhi government’s decision to distribute free sugar will further increase the benefits of this scheme, which will provide long-term relief to lakhs of poor families.

Amid the political debate over pollution in Delhi, sarcasm and counter-sarcasm have emerged on the ‘Vipassana’ meditation method. On December 14, Aam Aadmi Party chief and former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal termed Chief Minister Rekha Gupta’s remarks as inappropriate and said that the ancient technique of meditation should not be mocked.

Let us tell you that while sharing the video of her speech given in a program last week, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta explained her vision to deal with pollution. He said that his government is finding a solution to the problem while living and working in Delhi. At the same time, Rekha took a dig at Kejriwal and said that she would not “run away” from Delhi to practice ‘Vipassana’ to cure her cough. He also added that work is being done with the spirit of “My Delhi, My Responsibility” and the solution to the problem will also be found here in Delhi. Along with the post, the Chief Minister claimed that both short-term and long-term measures are being implemented to control pollution.

Kejriwal’s reaction and context of ‘Vipassana’

Responding to Rekha Gupta’s comments, Arvind Kejriwal gave a strong message on social media platform ‘X’. He wrote that political enmity is a different matter, but ridiculing the ‘Vipassana’ meditation method taught by Lord Buddha in this way does not suit a Chief Minister. According to PTI, Kejriwal said that making fun of this method of meditation is not only inappropriate but also shows insensitivity towards spiritual tradition. He stressed that regardless of any political differences, a person holding public office should use restrained language.

Politics, responsibility and impact of message

Kejriwal further said that doing ‘Vipassana’ is not about running away, rather it is achieved only by fortunate people and it brings immense peace. He also urged Chief Minister Rekha Gupta to practice ‘Vipassana’ herself. This entire episode has raised questions on the direction of political dialogue on a serious issue like pollution in Delhi. While on one hand the government is talking about its measures and responsibility, on the other hand controversy seems to be increasing regarding the choice of words and cultural references.

The security of Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has been changed once again. This change has been made by the center Sir. According to this, the security of the CM of Delhi will now be handed over to Delhi Police.

The central government has withdrawn the ‘Z category’ security of CRPF given to Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. This decision has been taken a few days after that attack, due to which he was temporarily given CRPF cover.

CRPF security was given after the attack

On the morning of August 20, Rekha Gupta was attacked by a man during a public hearing at the camp office in Civil Lines. The Chief Minister’s office termed the attack as a “planned conspiracy”. The next day of the attack, the Ministry of Home Affairs directed the CRPF VIP Security Wing to give him Z category security.

According to sources, the central government had earlier prepared an order to provide CRPF security, but later the plan was changed and orders were issued to remove the cover. Now Delhi Police will take over the security of CM Gupta.

2 arrests so far in the attack

Delhi Police has so far arrested two people in this case. These include the main accused 41-year-old Sakirya Rajeshbhai Khimji, who hails from Rajkot in Gujarat and is an auto-rickshaw driver.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday (July 10), while attacking the BJP, alleged that she was targeting Bengali migrant workers in Jai Hind Colony in Delhi and spreading its anti -Bengali agenda outside the state borders.

In a strict post written on social media platform Facebook, Mamata Banerjee said that she is very upset with the news of harassment and forced eviction of Bengali residents in Vasant Kunj area of ​​the national capital.

CM Mamta Banerjee accused BJP government

Trinamool Congress President and West Bengali Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that the BJP -ruled administration has denied the basic facilities like water and electricity in an attempt to displace the Bengali residents. He said, “I am very upset to hear the shocking news of harassment from Jai Hind Colony in Vasant Kunj, New Delhi. This colony mainly resides in Bengali people, who have built as part of the unorganized workforce of the city. ”

He said, “His water supply was allegedly cut on the orders of the BJP -led government. Electric meters were confiscated and suddenly the electricity was cut off the day after tomorrow. The residents of the colony also claim that the Delhi Police stopped the private tankers of their invited water with the help of RAF personnel, for whom the residents of the colony had paid. ,

BJP is behaving like infiltrators with Bangla speakers- Mamta

The Chief Minister said, “Despite another violation from Delhi Police in December last year, the matter is being forcibly evicted despite being under consideration in the court. If the basic rights of shelter, water, electricity are being crushed, then how can we claim to be a democratic republic? ”

He warned that such action is similar to the identity of Bangla -speaking Indians and criminalization of the language. He accused the BJP of treating Bangla -speaking people like intruders in his own country.

More than 1.5 crore migrant in Bengal living with honors- Mamta

Banerjee said, “There are more than 1.5 crore migrant laborers in Bengal who are living with respect. But this cannot be said about the BJP ruled states, where Bengalis are being treated like intruders in their own country. Speaking of Bangla does not make any Bangladeshi. These people are as much citizens of India as anyone else, no matter what language they speak.

Mamta Banerjee pledged to raise the matter on every possible platform

He alleged that after failing to dominate politically in West Bengal, the BJP is now targeting Bengalis in BJP -ruled states like Gujarat, Maharashtra, Odisha and Madhya Pradesh. He announced that Bengal would not sit silent. He also pledged to take this matter on every possible platform.

Bangla -speaking people detained in Jharsuguda district of Odisha

The development came to light after a political dispute on Wednesday (July 9, 2025), when the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal accused the BJP -led Odisha government of illegally detaining Bangla -speaking migrant workers in Jharsuguda district despite legitimate documents. The Odisha police immediately rejected the allegation, citing the lack of verification papers.

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