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Hans India
3 days ago
- Climate
- Hans India
CM greets children amid heavy downpour after I-Day speech
New Delhi: The rain at the Chhatrasal Stadium was relentless all morning on Friday, where Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta gave her maiden Independence Day speech; however, she took it in her stride, and post her address, met schoolchildren in the downpour, even waving away an umbrella offered by her security staff. Drenched but smiling, Gupta clicked photographs with the children and shook hands with parade participants and security personnel. 'Everything is moving in the right direction with transparency and dedication. I have much more to share with you, but I can see the rain is getting heavier, and my young children are still seated bravely in it,' she said. The chief minister also asked the crowd to applaud themselves and the parade participants for not taking cover during the event despite the heavy rain. The ceremony unfolded under heavy showers that tested the endurance of participants and spectators. A few members of the marching contingents lost consciousness after the parade and had to be helped to the stands, while others stood their ground, drawing praise from the chief minister for their 'true act of patriotism'. In her speech, Gupta pledged to rejuvenate the Yamuna river, create world-class infrastructure, free the city from filth, corruption, and red tape, and launch Rs five 'Atal Canteens' for the needy. She also announced a welfare board for gig workers and promised a 'pucca' house for every slum resident. 'I want to extend my heartfelt respect to our brave soldiers, to the children, to the brothers and sisters here, who have shown such strength and dedication even in this heavy rain,' she said, before making her way into the sodden field to thank them personally.
The Print
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Print
Gupta greets children in heavy downpour after her maiden Independence Day speech as Delhi CM
Midway through her speech, as Gupta spoke of the sacrifices made during India's freedom struggle and her vision for a stronger India, the showers intensified, soaking both the stage and the grounds. Delhi woke up to a drenched Independence Day; however, it failed to curb the enthusiasm of the schoolchildren and citizens at the stadium. New Delhi, Aug 15 (PTI) The rain at Chhatrasal Stadium was unrelenting on Friday morning, but Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta took it in her stride during her maiden Independence Day address, stepping into the downpour after her speech to greet schoolchildren and parade participants, even waving away an umbrella offered by her security staff. Rows of students stood unwavering, their rain-soaked faces glowing with pride, as the tricolour fluttered in their hands. Gupta, who had declined an umbrella, was moved by the sight of the drenched children and told her security, 'When these children are standing here without an umbrella, how can I take one?,' a statement from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said. She then walked onto the sodden field to interact with them. The students responded with spirited chants of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' and 'Vande Mataram,' which echoed across the stadium. Drenched but smiling, Gupta posed for photographs with the children, shook hands with security personnel, and praised the audience for staying put despite the weather. 'Rain, sun, or storm, our love for the country must remain steadfast. Today, I am proud that Delhi's children are showing us the way,' the statement quoted her as saying. 'Everything is moving in the right direction with transparency and dedication. I have much more to share with you, but I can see the rain is getting heavier, and my young children are still seated bravely in it,' she said, urging the crowd to applaud themselves and the marching contingents for their 'true act of patriotism' in not taking shelter. The ceremony tested the endurance of participants and spectators. Some members of the marching contingents collapsed after the parade and had to be assisted to the stands, while others stood their ground to loud cheers. In her address, Gupta pledged to rejuvenate the Yamuna, develop world-class infrastructure, and free the city from filth, corruption, and red tape. She announced the launch of Rs five 'Atal Canteens' for the needy, a welfare board for gig workers, and a promise of a 'pucca' house for every slum resident. 'The spirit these children have shown today is the greatest honour for me,' the statement quoted her as saying. 'Our country's strength lies not only in our soldiers and leaders but also in the resolve of our young citizens.' PTI MHS MPL MPL MPL This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
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Business Standard
4 days ago
- Climate
- Business Standard
Delhi CM Gupta meets children in the rain after maiden I-Day address
The rain at the Chhatrasal Stadium was relentless all morning on Friday, where Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta gave her maiden Independence Day speech; however, she took it in her stride, and post her address, met schoolchildren in the downpour, even waving away an umbrella offered by her security staff. Drenched but smiling, Gupta clicked photographs with the children and shook hands with parade participants and security personnel. "Everything is moving in the right direction with transparency and dedication. I have much more to share with you, but I can see the rain is getting heavier, and my young children are still seated bravely in it," she said. The chief minister also asked the crowd to applaud themselves and the parade participants for not taking cover during the event despite the heavy rain. The ceremony unfolded under heavy showers that tested the endurance of participants and spectators. A few members of the marching contingents lost consciousness after the parade and had to be helped to the stands, while others stood their ground, drawing praise from the chief minister for their "true act of patriotism". In her speech, Gupta pledged to rejuvenate the Yamuna river, create world-class infrastructure, free the city from filth, corruption, and red tape, and launch Rs five Atal Canteens' for the needy. She also announced a welfare board for gig workers and promised a 'pucca' house for every slum resident. "I want to extend my heartfelt respect to our brave soldiers, to the children, to the brothers and sisters here, who have shown such strength and dedication even in this heavy rain," she said, before making her way into the sodden field to thank them personally. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
News18
4 days ago
- Climate
- News18
CM Gupta greets children amid heavy downpour after her Independence Day speech
New Delhi, Aug 15 (PTI) The rain at the Chhatrasal Stadium was relentless all morning on Friday, where Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta gave her maiden Independence Day speech; however, she took it in her stride, and post her address, met schoolchildren in the downpour, even waving away an umbrella offered by her security staff. Drenched but smiling, Gupta clicked photographs with the children and shook hands with parade participants and security personnel. 'Everything is moving in the right direction with transparency and dedication. I have much more to share with you, but I can see the rain is getting heavier, and my young children are still seated bravely in it," she said. The chief minister also asked the crowd to applaud themselves and the parade participants for not taking cover during the event despite the heavy rain. The ceremony unfolded under heavy showers that tested the endurance of participants and spectators. A few members of the marching contingents lost consciousness after the parade and had to be helped to the stands, while others stood their ground, drawing praise from the chief minister for their 'true act of patriotism". In her speech, Gupta pledged to rejuvenate the Yamuna river, create world-class infrastructure, free the city from filth, corruption, and red tape, and launch Rs five 'Atal Canteens' for the needy. She also announced a welfare board for gig workers and promised a 'pucca' house for every slum resident. 'I want to extend my heartfelt respect to our brave soldiers, to the children, to the brothers and sisters here, who have shown such strength and dedication even in this heavy rain," she said, before making her way into the sodden field to thank them personally. PTI MHS MHS MPL MPL view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
