India, Dec. 6 -- Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday inaugurated a series of civic projects in the Shalimar Bagh Assembly constituency. The projects marked a renewed push to upgrade basic urban services in one of the city's most densely populated pockets. The visit covered newly built roads, drainage networks, and public facilities across multiple blocks, signalling that long-pending demands of residents have moved to the top of the government's local agenda.

The Chief Minister opened redevelopment works in the KU, FU, ED, and ND Blocks of Pitampura. These include newly constructed roads and drainage lines along both front and back lanes. Officials said the projects were sought by residents for years, as the inner lanes were prone to fl...