India, March 28 -- Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Friday sharply criticised the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government's financial record, accusing it of leaving Delhi with a Rs.47,000-crore debt burden.

Addressing the assembly on the final day of the Budget session, Gupta said her government inherited the debt, of which Rs.27,547 crore remains outstanding. " We are now working to manage liabilities while ensuring transparency," she said.

On Tuesday, Gupta had presented a Rs.1,03,700 crore Budget for 2026-27, focusing on infrastructure, health, education, green initiatives and social welfare. The Budget was passed by the Delhi Assembly on Friday.

Gupta said Delhi is entering a new phase driven by outcomes rather than "excuses". "This...