New Delhi, October 1 (IANS) On the auspicious occasion of Maha Navami, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta performed ‘Kanya Pujan’ at the Government Girls Secondary School in Hyderpur, celebrating the spiritual and cultural importance of girls as the incarnation of divine female energy.
Addressing students, faculty and local residents during the ceremony, CM Gupta emphasized the importance of empowering girls through education, opportunity and cultural pride.
The Chief Minister said, “Shakti is a symbol of power, and in our country, daughters and young girls are always considered incarnation of mother goddess.” “Over the years, we have celebrated the festival of Kanya Pujan. Even after assuming charge as the Chief Minister, I strongly believe that the future of our nation and society lies in our daughters. We provide more love, care and opportunities to give them, the more bright the future of the country will be.”
In an important declaration during his visit, CM Gupta shared that the government has acquired land for a new school in the region.
He said, “I want to tell all the children from this village, nearby areas and every colony, that for years, there is not a school up to class 12 in our area,” he said. “But I have good news, we have acquired land for a school up to class 12, and very soon, construction will begin,” he said.
Earlier in the day, on X, CM Gupta greeted the citizens on the occasion of Maha Navami and paid tribute to the mother Siddhidari in the ninth form of Goddess Durga.
“Today is a sacred opportunity for the worship of Maa Siddhidati. She paves the way for success, prosperity and liberation in life. Mother destroyed the demons to establish righteousness and truth, so that this day is a symbol of strength and devotion … she wrote.
Earlier on Tuesday, the Chief Minister also attended the Bathukamma Festival organized by the Telugu Students Union at Ramjas College, New Delhi.
The Telugu community, settled in Delhi, has contributed significantly to the development of the city through its hard work, talent and cultural prosperity. CM Gupta acknowledged the role of the community in shaping the diverse identity of Delhi, saying that it “has added new colors to the cultural clothes of the capital.”
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