Archive · 6 Aug 2025
Delhi MLAs Get New iPhones and iPads; Sparks Social Media Debate
Delhi's elected officials (MLAs) got brand-new iPhones, iPads, and tablets paid for by taxpayers, along with a switch to digital systems for their work.
The idea is to go paperless and use a new digital app.
The Assembly is also now powered by solar energy.
Some people are unhappy, saying it's a waste of money, especially when many can't afford such devices.
They also asked why the government didn't buy Indian-made phones.
Others said the cost should come from the MLAs' salaries.
Delhi MLAs received Apple iPhone 16 Pro phones, iPads, and tablets for official use.
The initiative supports the launch of the digital National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA).
All 70 MLAs used the new devices during the assembly session.
The Delhi Assembly is now fully solar-powered, becoming the first in India to be both digital and solar-powered.
Social media users criticized the move, questioning the use of taxpayer money and the 'Make in India' initiative.
- Who
- All 70 Delhi MLAs.
- What
- Delhi MLAs received new iPhones, iPads, and tablets, along with a digital platform.
- When
- The devices were used during the recent session, with the digital system launching with the Monsoon Session.
- Where
- Delhi Assembly.
- Why
- To support a digital assembly, going paperless, and integrating with the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA).
Critics
Supporters
Financial Spending
Critics
The allocation of expensive imported devices is wasteful of taxpayer money.
Supporters
The purchase is an investment in modernizing government operations and improving efficiency.
Make In India
Critics
The government's action contradicts calls to support domestic manufacturing.
Supporters
Modernization is more important than the origin of the technology.
- Devices Provided
- Apple iPhone 16 Pro, iPads, tablets
- Number of MLAs
- 70
- Initiative
- National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA)
- Assembly Power Source
- Solar
- Primary Purpose
- Going paperless and improving efficiency