Delhi CM Rekha Gupta warned private schools against forcing parents to buy books, uniforms, or supplies from specific vendors. She announced surprise inspections and strict action for violations, including possible takeovers. Schools must clearly state that parents are free to purchase items from any source, ensuring transparency and preventing coercion.

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced on Thursday that no private school should force parents to buy books, uniforms, stationery items, and other stuff from the institution itself or from a particular vendor, failing which action will be taken.

The Chief Minister said that she will visit private schools in the city and conduct a surprise inspection.

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In a video message on X, she said: “'I can go to any private school in Delhi for inspection. Every school will state it clearly on its notice board, on its website, and at any store it operates that parents are free to buy uniforms, books and stationery from anywhere."