Delhi is facing a revenue shortfall for the first time: the AAP government is in disarray

Delhi to suffer losses for the first time: Shazia Ilmi on reports of revenue shortfall in 2024-2025

In a grim revelation, the Treasury Department has done just that warned Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on a looming revenue shortfall by the end of the 2024-2025 financial year. National spokesperson of the BJP Shazia Ilmi did not hold back in her criticism, stating that this is the first example of the national capital’s treasury slipping away. loss under the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government.

According to the report, Delhi’s projected revenues from tax revenues, non-tax revenues and subsidies from the Center will fall significantly – compared to an initial budget estimate of Rs.64,142 crore to just Rs.62,415 crore.

This decline raises serious questions about the economy financial management of the AAP administration.

Ilmi expressed her shock at this development, stressing: “It is incredible that a government that once boasted of profits is now faced with losses. In just two months, there may not be enough money to pay government workers’ salaries. This is a complete mess.” She specifically pointed out the Jal Nigamhistorically a profitable entity, now facing financial difficulties under AAP’s leadership.

The BJP spokesperson further alleged that Jal Nigam is withholding its audit report Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), indicating a lack of transparency. “Despite receiving significant tax revenues, they have still incurred burdens enormous debtswhich only benefits the ‘Tanker Mafia’,” she claimed.

Ilmi accused the AAP government try to hide corruption and warn: “There is a fierce battle on the horizon regarding this issue. They will resort to lies and accusations when the BJP challenges them.”

The criticism didn’t stop there. Ilmi also focused on AAP’s response to the Public Works Department (PWD) seals Chief Minister Atishi’s residence, which was recently vacated by the former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. She said, “It doesn’t matter who you are; once you vacate a premises, it falls under the jurisdiction of the PWD for inspection and redistribution. What secrets is Kejriwal trying to hide?

She questioned the motives behind the AAP’s story and asked if there were any lavish furnishings in the bungalow they wanted to keep hidden. “This continued deception will not last. The truth will eventually come to light,” Ilmi said concludedindicating a broader accountability movement against the AAP governance.

Now that Delhi’s financial stability is there dangerthe AAP government is facing increasing pressure to address its problems maladministration and restore public confidence.

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