New South Delhi mayor to meet Rajnath over funds
‘Clean, green and healthy Delhi top priority’
BJP councillor Kamaljeet Sehrawat, who had won the civic polls by a record margin, was elected unopposed as the mayor of South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) on Friday. After taking over, Ms Sehrawat said that she will meet Union home minister Rajnath Singh and request him to find a way for direct release of fund to the civic bodies in the national capital.
Ms Sehrawat demanded that Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government must release the fund to the civic bodies as per the recommendation of the Delhi Finance Commission (DFC).
“We are here to serve the people and politics should not hamper people’s life. We request Delhi government to release fund as recommended by the DFC. If they do not release the fund, we will meet the Union home minister and request him to find a way so that the Centre can directly provide fund to the civic bodies to carry out development work in the city,” added Ms Sehrawat.
“Clean, green, and healthy Delhi is our priority. Parks will be beautified and health centres will be upgraded with additional facilities,” the new mayor added.
The newlyelected South Delhi Municipal Corporation mayor, Kamaljeet Sehrawat, has risen to through the ranks in the last one decade. She was appointed as the district vice-president (Najafgarh) in 2007.
Has held several key posts like Delhi BJP secretary, president, Delhi BJP Mahila Morcha and vice-president of the party’s state unit.
The 44-year-old is a post grad in commerce. She also holds degrees in law and education. Has worked for the party during Assembly polls in Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and MP.