Delhi's rampant illegal encroachments have stagnated its development, Union Minister Manohar Lal said on Tuesday as he promised to transform the Capital within the next two years. Speaking at the Madhya Pradesh Global Investors Summit 2025, Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal described Gurugram as the most developed city. He highlighted its significant growth under his decade-long tenure as Haryana Chief Minister, contrasting it with Delhi, which, he said, has seen little change. He said Delhi's limited land and widespread illegal encroachments hinder urban expansion, exacerbated by policy and political challenges. "Over the past 10-12 years, we have transformed Gurugram, whereas Delhi has remained stagnant. Unauthorised colonies have proliferated, and illegal encroachments are widespread. Fortunately, the political landscape has improved. Today, from this very stage, I declare that within the next two years, we will reform all necessary policies and fully address ...