‘Sakht action hoga’: Delhi CM warns private schools against forcing parents into captive buying | Watch
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta warned private schools against forcing parents to buy uniforms, books, and stationery from specific vendors, stating that such practices would lead to strict action, including possible school takeover. She emphasized that schools must clearly inform parents they can purchase these items from any source and may only provide a non-binding list of vendor options. The warning follows a joint inspection by the Directorate of Education and Revenue Department that uncovered violations, including operating without fire safety and swimming pool licenses, at a private school.
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‘Sakht action hoga’: Delhi CM warns private schools against forcing parents into captive buying | WatchRekha Gupta said that if any discrepancy is found, the school will face the strictest action and may even be taken over.Updated on: May 01, 2026 8:36 AM ISTWritten by Shubham PandeyShare viaCopy link Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday warned private schools of strict action if they force students and parents to buy uniforms, books, and stationery from specific vendors. Her warning comes after the Directorate of Education (DoE) asked schools not to compel students or parents to purchase books, writing materials, or uniforms from particular vendors.Chief minister Rekha Gupta tells private school to not force parents into captive buying of books, students.
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