NEW DELHI: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta participated in the traditional ceremony of “Kanya Pujan” at a government school during the festive occasion of Navratri. She engaged with the young girls, discussing important topics such as the quality of education, cleanliness, access to clean water, and the need for better school infrastructure.
Gupta performed the Kanya Pujan ritual at Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya in Shalimar Bagh, where she not only served the girls with food but also presented them with gifts. She emphasized the significance of seeking blessings from young girls on the auspicious day of Ashtami, highlighting her personal tradition of performing this ceremony for the past 20 years.
“या देवी सर्वभूतेषु शक्तिरूपेण संस्थिता।
— Rekha Gupta (@gupta_rekha) April 5, 2025
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥”
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अष्टमी के पावन अवसर पर आज एक नन्ही बच्ची की आँखों में उसके घर में आ रहे गंदे पानी की वजह से आँसू देखे। अभी हमें आये सिर्फ एक महीना हुआ है… लेकिन माँ की तरह मेरा भी वचन है — दिल्ली के घरों में साफ पानी ज़रूर पहुंचेगा।
— Rekha Gupta (@gupta_rekha) April 5, 2025
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During her interaction with the students, the Chief Minister shared her own journey as an alumna of a government school who has now risen to the position of Chief Minister of Delhi. She encouraged the girls to believe in themselves, emphasizing that with confidence, any girl can achieve her dreams. Gupta assured the students of her full support and encouraged them to reach out to their teachers whenever they needed assistance.
