Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday said the Delhi government is considering studying Mumbai’s “Dharavi model” for the redevelopment of 675 slum clusters in the national capital.

Ms. Gupta also said that “some people have been spreading misinformation” regarding the demolition of slum clusters in Delhi. “If you construct a house near a railway line, the Chief Minister will not save you. I urge people to think about safety and security. If a railway accident happens or someone dies on the railway track, who will be responsible?”

‘Opposed to demolitions’

The CM said that demolishing houses is not her government’s aim. “However, a situation should not arise wherein we keep on giving houses but people do not vacate slums,” said Ms. Gupta.

The revamp of Dharavi, a vast slum sprawl in the heart of Mumbai, will be carried out through a Special Purpose Vehicle set up through a joint venture between the Adani Group and the Maharashtra government.

‘Kejriwal to face music’

When asked about the Anti-Corruption Branch questioning Aam Aadmi Party leader and former Delhi Education Minister and Manish Sisodia in connection with the classroom construction ‘scam’, the CM said, “Everyone will have to face the music. [Former CM] Arvind Kejriwal will also have to return from Punjab. We do not want fugitive leaders.”