Women-only university to come up soon: Delhi CM

In her brief speech,Dikshit deliberated on key challenges facing the city and noted that people living in slums in the national capital was a matter of shame.

“We are ashamed that people are living in slums. Delhi government is working towards making the city slum-free in next 3-4 years,” Dikshit said.

Listing various achievements of her government,Dikshit mainly highlighted the “successful hosting” of the Commonwealth Games in 2010 and said Delhi has become sort of a “dreamland” due to development works carried out during last few years.

“The Commonwealth games held in Delhi have left a high benchmark and London Olympics is now competing to match our standards,” she claimed.

Dikshit’s speech was preceded by a parade by Delhi Police,Home guard,NCC cadets,civil defence and children from various schools.

Later a colourful cultural programme featuring folk dance performances and aerobics by children enthralled the crowd.

The cultural programme also highlighted 100 years of New Delhi.