Chief Minister Rekha Gupta Celebrates Diwali with Children at DMRC Children’s Home

The Smiles of These Children Are the True Light of Delhi: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta

New Delhi, Oct 2025 : This Diwali was extra special for the children residing in Delhi’s shelter homes, as Chief Minister Rekha Gupta celebrated the Festival of Lights with them at the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) Children’s Home for Orphaned Boys in Tis Hazari. The Chief Minister spent time with the children, extended her Diwali greetings, and gave them gifts. She interacted affectionately with them, learning about their lives, studies, interests, and dreams for the future.

The Chief Minister said that Diwali is not merely about lighting lamps but about spreading light in people’s hearts. “The smiles of these children are the greatest gift for me,” she said. She added that the Delhi Government is committed to ensuring that every child has access to education, safety, and a nurturing environment so that they can grow up to be self-reliant and confident citizens. She also prayed for the happiness, progress, and success of all children.

Later, the Chief Minister shared that during her interaction, she engaged the children in a light-hearted conversation asking about their likes and dislikes, eating habits, discipline, and mutual behaviour to understand how comfortable and content they feel in their surroundings. She expressed satisfaction in learning that the children feel safe and happy there.

She further stated that ensuring proper care, education, and facilities for children in all government-run shelter homes and ashrams remains a top priority for the Delhi Government. Reiterating her government’s commitment to spreading joy across all sections of society especially to those children who are most in need of care and support the Chief Minister extended her warm wishes for Diwali, Bhai Dooj, and the upcoming Chhath festival, saying, “Your smiles are the true light of Delhi.”