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Last Updated:<\/span>August 17, 2025, 14:16 IST<\/time><\/p>\nPrime Minister Narendra Modi said previous governments did not allow Delhi to be developed and accused them of disrespecting sanitation workers.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\nPrime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi. (PMO)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\nPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated two National Highways projects in Delhi, blaming previous governments, such as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Congress, for bringing the national capital to ruination.<\/p>\nThe Prime Minister hailed the inauguration of the Delhi section<\/a> of the Dwarka Expressway and the Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II), saying Delhi would become a model of \u2018Viksit Bharat\u2019.<\/p>\n\u201cAfter several years, the BJP government has been formed in the national capital Delhi. For a long time, we were nowhere close to power. And we can see how the previous governments destroyed Delhi and pushed it into such a deep pit,” he said at the event.<\/p>\n\n\nConnectivity across NCR will take a big leap forward with the inauguration of the Delhi section of Dwarka Expressway and UER-II. https:\/\/t.co\/YWujS91BOY<\/a>\u2014 Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 17, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nThe Prime Minister also underscored the difficulties faced by the Rekha Gupta-led BJP government in rectifying the mistakes of the previous governments. \u201cI know how difficult it is for the new BJP government to bring Delhi out of the ever-mounting troubles of the past. However, I am confident that the team you have chosen in Delhi will work hard and pull the city out of the problems it has been suffering for decades.”<\/p>\nEarlier today, PM Modi held a vibrant roadshow, drawing enthusiastic crowds along the route. Supporters lined the streets, raising \u201cModi-Modi” slogans as the Prime Minister waved to the public, acknowledging their cheers and warm welcome. He was accompanied by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, and Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini.<\/p>\nUnderscoring that the two new projects will improve connectivity in the national capital, Modi said, \u201cWhenever the world looks at India, observes India, its first glance falls on our capital on Delhi. That is why we must develop Delhi as such a model of progress where everyone feels, yes, this is indeed the capital of a Viksit Bharat.”<\/p>\nPM Modi Fires Salvo At Opposition Parties<\/strong><\/h2>\nPM Modi took another shot at opposition parties, saying they could not digest the people\u2019s faith in the BJP, which is in power in Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.<\/p>\n\u201cThis is also the first time that the BJP governments are in power simultaneously in Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan. This shows how much blessing the BJP has received from this entire region,” he said. \u201cHowever, there are some political parties that are still unable to digest the people\u2019s blessings. They have become completely disconnected from the people\u2019s trust and ground realities.”<\/p>\n\u201cA few months ago, efforts were made to create hostility between the people of Delhi and Haryana, to pit them against each other. It was even said that the people of Haryana were poisoning Delhi\u2019s water. Today, Delhi and the entire NCR have been freed from such negative politics,” he added, referring to former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal\u2019s remarks ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nAveek Banerjee<\/a><\/p>\nAveek Banerjee is a Senior Sub Editor at News18. Based in Noida with a Master’s in Global Studies, Aveek has more than three years of experience in digital media and news curation, specialising in international…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nAveek Banerjee is a Senior Sub Editor at News18. Based in Noida with a Master’s in Global Studies, Aveek has more than three years of experience in digital media and news curation, specialising in international… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Previous Govts Destroyed Delhi’: PM Modi After Inaugurating Dwarka Expressway, UER-II Projects<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi. (PMO)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated two National Highways projects in Delhi, blaming previous governments, such as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Congress, for bringing the national capital to ruination.<\/p>\n
The Prime Minister hailed the inauguration of the Delhi section<\/a> of the Dwarka Expressway and the Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II), saying Delhi would become a model of \u2018Viksit Bharat\u2019.<\/p>\n\u201cAfter several years, the BJP government has been formed in the national capital Delhi. For a long time, we were nowhere close to power. And we can see how the previous governments destroyed Delhi and pushed it into such a deep pit,” he said at the event.<\/p>\n\n\nConnectivity across NCR will take a big leap forward with the inauguration of the Delhi section of Dwarka Expressway and UER-II. https:\/\/t.co\/YWujS91BOY<\/a>\u2014 Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 17, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nThe Prime Minister also underscored the difficulties faced by the Rekha Gupta-led BJP government in rectifying the mistakes of the previous governments. \u201cI know how difficult it is for the new BJP government to bring Delhi out of the ever-mounting troubles of the past. However, I am confident that the team you have chosen in Delhi will work hard and pull the city out of the problems it has been suffering for decades.”<\/p>\nEarlier today, PM Modi held a vibrant roadshow, drawing enthusiastic crowds along the route. Supporters lined the streets, raising \u201cModi-Modi” slogans as the Prime Minister waved to the public, acknowledging their cheers and warm welcome. He was accompanied by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, and Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini.<\/p>\nUnderscoring that the two new projects will improve connectivity in the national capital, Modi said, \u201cWhenever the world looks at India, observes India, its first glance falls on our capital on Delhi. That is why we must develop Delhi as such a model of progress where everyone feels, yes, this is indeed the capital of a Viksit Bharat.”<\/p>\nPM Modi Fires Salvo At Opposition Parties<\/strong><\/h2>\nPM Modi took another shot at opposition parties, saying they could not digest the people\u2019s faith in the BJP, which is in power in Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.<\/p>\n\u201cThis is also the first time that the BJP governments are in power simultaneously in Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan. This shows how much blessing the BJP has received from this entire region,” he said. \u201cHowever, there are some political parties that are still unable to digest the people\u2019s blessings. They have become completely disconnected from the people\u2019s trust and ground realities.”<\/p>\n\u201cA few months ago, efforts were made to create hostility between the people of Delhi and Haryana, to pit them against each other. It was even said that the people of Haryana were poisoning Delhi\u2019s water. Today, Delhi and the entire NCR have been freed from such negative politics,” he added, referring to former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal\u2019s remarks ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nAveek Banerjee<\/a><\/p>\nAveek Banerjee is a Senior Sub Editor at News18. Based in Noida with a Master’s in Global Studies, Aveek has more than three years of experience in digital media and news curation, specialising in international…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nAveek Banerjee is a Senior Sub Editor at News18. Based in Noida with a Master’s in Global Studies, Aveek has more than three years of experience in digital media and news curation, specialising in international… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Previous Govts Destroyed Delhi’: PM Modi After Inaugurating Dwarka Expressway, UER-II Projects<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u201cAfter several years, the BJP government has been formed in the national capital Delhi. For a long time, we were nowhere close to power. And we can see how the previous governments destroyed Delhi and pushed it into such a deep pit,” he said at the event.<\/p>\n
\nConnectivity across NCR will take a big leap forward with the inauguration of the Delhi section of Dwarka Expressway and UER-II. https:\/\/t.co\/YWujS91BOY<\/a>\u2014 Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 17, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nThe Prime Minister also underscored the difficulties faced by the Rekha Gupta-led BJP government in rectifying the mistakes of the previous governments. \u201cI know how difficult it is for the new BJP government to bring Delhi out of the ever-mounting troubles of the past. However, I am confident that the team you have chosen in Delhi will work hard and pull the city out of the problems it has been suffering for decades.”<\/p>\nEarlier today, PM Modi held a vibrant roadshow, drawing enthusiastic crowds along the route. Supporters lined the streets, raising \u201cModi-Modi” slogans as the Prime Minister waved to the public, acknowledging their cheers and warm welcome. He was accompanied by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, and Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini.<\/p>\nUnderscoring that the two new projects will improve connectivity in the national capital, Modi said, \u201cWhenever the world looks at India, observes India, its first glance falls on our capital on Delhi. That is why we must develop Delhi as such a model of progress where everyone feels, yes, this is indeed the capital of a Viksit Bharat.”<\/p>\nPM Modi Fires Salvo At Opposition Parties<\/strong><\/h2>\nPM Modi took another shot at opposition parties, saying they could not digest the people\u2019s faith in the BJP, which is in power in Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.<\/p>\n\u201cThis is also the first time that the BJP governments are in power simultaneously in Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan. This shows how much blessing the BJP has received from this entire region,” he said. \u201cHowever, there are some political parties that are still unable to digest the people\u2019s blessings. They have become completely disconnected from the people\u2019s trust and ground realities.”<\/p>\n\u201cA few months ago, efforts were made to create hostility between the people of Delhi and Haryana, to pit them against each other. It was even said that the people of Haryana were poisoning Delhi\u2019s water. Today, Delhi and the entire NCR have been freed from such negative politics,” he added, referring to former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal\u2019s remarks ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nAveek Banerjee<\/a><\/p>\nAveek Banerjee is a Senior Sub Editor at News18. Based in Noida with a Master’s in Global Studies, Aveek has more than three years of experience in digital media and news curation, specialising in international…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nAveek Banerjee is a Senior Sub Editor at News18. Based in Noida with a Master’s in Global Studies, Aveek has more than three years of experience in digital media and news curation, specialising in international… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Previous Govts Destroyed Delhi’: PM Modi After Inaugurating Dwarka Expressway, UER-II Projects<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Connectivity across NCR will take a big leap forward with the inauguration of the Delhi section of Dwarka Expressway and UER-II. https:\/\/t.co\/YWujS91BOY<\/a>\u2014 Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 17, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nThe Prime Minister also underscored the difficulties faced by the Rekha Gupta-led BJP government in rectifying the mistakes of the previous governments. \u201cI know how difficult it is for the new BJP government to bring Delhi out of the ever-mounting troubles of the past. However, I am confident that the team you have chosen in Delhi will work hard and pull the city out of the problems it has been suffering for decades.”<\/p>\nEarlier today, PM Modi held a vibrant roadshow, drawing enthusiastic crowds along the route. Supporters lined the streets, raising \u201cModi-Modi” slogans as the Prime Minister waved to the public, acknowledging their cheers and warm welcome. He was accompanied by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, and Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini.<\/p>\nUnderscoring that the two new projects will improve connectivity in the national capital, Modi said, \u201cWhenever the world looks at India, observes India, its first glance falls on our capital on Delhi. That is why we must develop Delhi as such a model of progress where everyone feels, yes, this is indeed the capital of a Viksit Bharat.”<\/p>\nPM Modi Fires Salvo At Opposition Parties<\/strong><\/h2>\nPM Modi took another shot at opposition parties, saying they could not digest the people\u2019s faith in the BJP, which is in power in Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.<\/p>\n\u201cThis is also the first time that the BJP governments are in power simultaneously in Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan. This shows how much blessing the BJP has received from this entire region,” he said. \u201cHowever, there are some political parties that are still unable to digest the people\u2019s blessings. They have become completely disconnected from the people\u2019s trust and ground realities.”<\/p>\n\u201cA few months ago, efforts were made to create hostility between the people of Delhi and Haryana, to pit them against each other. It was even said that the people of Haryana were poisoning Delhi\u2019s water. Today, Delhi and the entire NCR have been freed from such negative politics,” he added, referring to former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal\u2019s remarks ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nAveek Banerjee<\/a><\/p>\nAveek Banerjee is a Senior Sub Editor at News18. Based in Noida with a Master’s in Global Studies, Aveek has more than three years of experience in digital media and news curation, specialising in international…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nAveek Banerjee is a Senior Sub Editor at News18. Based in Noida with a Master’s in Global Studies, Aveek has more than three years of experience in digital media and news curation, specialising in international… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Previous Govts Destroyed Delhi’: PM Modi After Inaugurating Dwarka Expressway, UER-II Projects<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The Prime Minister also underscored the difficulties faced by the Rekha Gupta-led BJP government in rectifying the mistakes of the previous governments. \u201cI know how difficult it is for the new BJP government to bring Delhi out of the ever-mounting troubles of the past. However, I am confident that the team you have chosen in Delhi will work hard and pull the city out of the problems it has been suffering for decades.”<\/p>\n
Earlier today, PM Modi held a vibrant roadshow, drawing enthusiastic crowds along the route. Supporters lined the streets, raising \u201cModi-Modi” slogans as the Prime Minister waved to the public, acknowledging their cheers and warm welcome. He was accompanied by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, and Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini.<\/p>\n
Underscoring that the two new projects will improve connectivity in the national capital, Modi said, \u201cWhenever the world looks at India, observes India, its first glance falls on our capital on Delhi. That is why we must develop Delhi as such a model of progress where everyone feels, yes, this is indeed the capital of a Viksit Bharat.”<\/p>\n
PM Modi took another shot at opposition parties, saying they could not digest the people\u2019s faith in the BJP, which is in power in Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is also the first time that the BJP governments are in power simultaneously in Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan. This shows how much blessing the BJP has received from this entire region,” he said. \u201cHowever, there are some political parties that are still unable to digest the people\u2019s blessings. They have become completely disconnected from the people\u2019s trust and ground realities.”<\/p>\n
\u201cA few months ago, efforts were made to create hostility between the people of Delhi and Haryana, to pit them against each other. It was even said that the people of Haryana were poisoning Delhi\u2019s water. Today, Delhi and the entire NCR have been freed from such negative politics,” he added, referring to former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal\u2019s remarks ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections.<\/p>\n
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Aveek Banerjee is a Senior Sub Editor at News18. Based in Noida with a Master’s in Global Studies, Aveek has more than three years of experience in digital media and news curation, specialising in international…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nAveek Banerjee is a Senior Sub Editor at News18. Based in Noida with a Master’s in Global Studies, Aveek has more than three years of experience in digital media and news curation, specialising in international… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Previous Govts Destroyed Delhi’: PM Modi After Inaugurating Dwarka Expressway, UER-II Projects<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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