CM Rekha Gupta Orders ACB Probe on Barapullah Phase-3 Delay, Blames Previous AAP Govt

• CM Rekha Gupta ordered an Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) probe into the unexplained delay of the Barapullah Phase-III Elevated Corridor extension project.
• She criticized the previous Aam Aadmi Party government for the unnecessary delays during its tenure.
• The project, connecting Sarai Kale Khan to Mayur Vihar, will provide signal-free connectivity from Mayur Vihar to AIIMS, with a revised cost of Rs 1,635.03 crore.
• It aims to significantly reduce travel time and traffic congestion around Sarai Kale Khan, Ring Road, DND Flyover, and NH-24.
• The government targets completion by June 30, 2026, aligning with PM Narendra Modi's 'Viksit Bharat' vision for a 'Viksit Delhi'.