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Delhi MLA Satish Upadhyay Replaces Garlands with School Supplies for Kids

Former Delhi BJP President and MLA Satish Upadhyay has initiated a novel practice of accepting notebooks, pens, and textbooks from supporters instead of ceremonial garlands. He appealed to organizations in his Malviya Nagar constituency to provide these stationery items, which he will then distribute to students in government schools. Upadhyay highlighted the contrast between extravagant welcomes and the needs of poor students who lack basic study materials. The MLA has also recently overseen the inauguration of two subsidized Atal Canteens in his constituency, providing affordable meals to daily wage workers.

Key Points: MLA Swaps Garlands for Notebooks to Aid Students

  • Rejects traditional garlands & gifts
  • Seeks stationery for students
  • Initiative launched at market event
  • Items for MCD & govt schools
  • Also inaugurated subsidised Atal Canteens
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Delhi MLA Satish Upadhyay starts accepting notebooks, pens in place of garlands

Delhi BJP MLA Satish Upadhyay asks supporters to welcome him with stationery instead of garlands, to donate items to government school students.

"Instead... present notebooks, pens, geometry boxes or textbooks as a form of welcome - Delhi BJP statement"

New Delhi, Jan 29

Former Delhi BJP President and MLA from Malviya Nagar constituency Satish Upadhyay on Friday set a new trend by accepting notebooks, pens, geometry boxes and textbooks from his supporters welcoming him at a public event, a party leader said.

He appealed to trader associations, organisations and supporters in Malviya Nagar Assembly constituency to welcome him at programmes not with garlands, scarves or gifts, but by presenting notebooks and pens, which he can distribute among students in government schools.

Upadhyay said that whenever political leaders attend programmes organised by various institutions, the office-bearers usually welcome them with bouquets, garlands, shawls and gifts, which are all momentary forms of honour.

He said that, on one hand, well-off sections of society spend hundreds of thousands of rupees on such welcomes, while, on the other hand, there are poor students who wish to study and constantly need assistance in procuring stationery items.

Keeping this in mind, he said, he decided not to accept flower garlands or gifts at any programme organised by organisations in his Assembly constituency.

"Instead, when organisations come to invite him, he will persuade them that they should, according to their capacity, present notebooks, pens, geometry boxes or textbooks as a form of welcome, so that these can be used to help children studying in MCD and Delhi government schools in his constituency," said a Delhi BJP statement.

Upadhyay said that he began this initiative on Friday at a programme organised by the Malviya Nagar Main Market, where the traders' association welcomed him by presenting notebooks, pens, geometry boxes and similar items.

Recently, the Malviya Nagar legislator got two Atal Canteens inaugurated in his constituency's Begumpur area.

The two canteens at Balmiki Camp and Indira Camp are offering subsidised, nutritious meals for Rs 5, with lunch and dinner services for daily wage workers and the needy.

These canteens, part of the Delhi government's initiative, serve a standard thali with roti, dal, seasonal vegetables, rice, and pickle, aiming to provide affordable food in two shifts daily.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Finally, a sensible idea from a politician. The culture of garlands and shawls is so wasteful. Hope this catches on across parties. The Atal Canteen news is also good - affordable food and now school supplies. These are the basic things that actually improve lives.
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Aman W
Good step, but let's see if it's sustained or just a one-time photo op. Many such initiatives start with great publicity and then fade away. The proof will be in how many notebooks actually reach the students and how transparent the distribution is.
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Sarah B
As someone who has volunteered in Delhi government schools, I can say the need for basic stationery is very real. A simple geometry box can be a luxury for many families. This redirects community spending towards a truly impactful cause. Well done.
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Karthik V
This is the kind of 'Indian jugaad' we need in politics! Turning a tradition of welcome into a channel for social good. Between this and the ₹5 canteens, it seems the constituency's basic needs are being addressed. Hope other MLAs are taking notes.
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Nisha Z
My respect for Satish Upadhyay ji has increased. It's a small change in protocol, but it sends a powerful message about priorities. Education is the real foundation for progress. This is better than any long speech about development.

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