India, Oct. 16 -- Chief minister Rekha Gupta has directed all government departments to ensure that Delhi glows with festive lights, cleanliness, and smooth traffic during Diwali. In a review meeting held ahead of the festival, Gupta instructed officials to focus on illumination, waste management, and congestion-free movement across the city.

Following her directions, Chief Secretary Rajeev Verma issued detailed orders to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), the Public Works Department (PWD), and the Delhi Police to ensure that roads, markets, and colonies remain well-lit, waste-free, and orderly. "This Diwali, we want Delhi to shine not just with lamps, but with cleanliness, discipline, and c...