Delhi Assembly to be decked up for ‘first-of-its-kind’ Hindu New Year celebration
Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Saturday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess security measures, traffic management, and overall arrangements for the event

Arrangements are in full swing for a ‘first-of-its-kind’ celebration of ‘Chaitra Shukla Pratipada Nav Samvatsar 2082’ or Hindu New Year at the Delhi Legislative Assembly.
Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Saturday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess security measures, traffic management, and overall arrangements for the event. According to the Assembly Secretariat, senior officials from various departments attended the meeting and ensured a smooth execution of the event.
As per the officials, “The Hon’ble Speaker further instructed the officials to ensure the provision of adequate drinking water facilities for attendees. Special decorations, including floral arrangements, will adorn the historic Delhi Assembly building. In addition, the entire Vidhan Sabha premises will be illuminated, and two large balloons will be placed at the event site to enhance visibility and celebration.”
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Cabinet Ministers, and Members of Parliament from both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, in addition to other dignitaries, are expected to be in attendance at the event which is set to witness a footfall of an estimated 1,500 people.
“During the meeting, Hon’ble Speaker directed all departments concerned to ensure seamless coordination and efficient execution of their respective responsibilities. He emphasised that no inconvenience should be caused to attendees and that security remains a top priority,” officials added.
The Delhi Police, including Additional Deputy Commissioners of Police (North), ACP Traffic, ACPs of Delhi Armed Police, and CRPF officials, assured that extensive security measures will be in place. The authorities also said that a comprehensive traffic plan has also been devised to ensure smooth vehicular movement around the Delhi Assembly premises.