Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited the Asha Kiran Shelter Home on Thursday and celebrated Holi with the inmates. Extending her greetings to the people of Delhi on the
occasion of Holi, CM Gupta emphasized the importance of safety and water conservation during the festival.
“I extend greetings to the people of Delhi on Holi. I hope it is a safe Holi and there is no
wastage of water. I felt very good on my visit to Asha Kiran,” said Delhi CM Rekha Gupta.
In several states, celebrations will begin with the Holi ka Dahan, a ritual bonfire that symbolises the victory of devotion and righteousness.
In Mathura and Vrindavan, famous for their grand Holi celebrations, devotees began the traditional rituals, including the famous Lathmar Holi.
Cities like Varanasi, Jaipur, and Delhi witnessed enthusiastic crowds smearing each other with colors and enjoying festive treats like gujiya and thandai.
Meanwhile, on Wednesday, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, along with Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, chaired the meeting of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority to assess the hazard vulnerability and risk assessment of the national capital, among other things.
Delhi CM and LG also reviewed the earthquake preparedness plan, urban flooding, and extreme heat events and the related state heat action plan 2025.
Notably, the LG is the Chairperson, and the Chief Minister is the Vice Chairperson of the DDMA.
