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Gujarat CM Visits Village School to Fulfill Promise Made to Young Student

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel visited Uttampura Primary School in Banaskantha's Dantiwada to fulfill a promise he made to a Class 1 student, Samya Prajapati, during a video interaction last year. He interacted with students and teachers, enquiring about their studies and the education system. Patel presented roses to Class 10 and 12 students, wishing them luck for their board exams, and encouraged Samya to study hard and aim to become a collector. The visit highlighted the government's focus on community participation in education through School Management Committees.

Key Points: Gujarat CM Fulfills Promise, Visits Banaskantha School Girl

  • CM fulfills year-old promise
  • Visits Uttampura Primary School
  • Interacts with students and teachers
  • Encourages value-based education
  • Presents roses to board exam students
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From video interaction to school visit, Gujarat CM keeps promise to Banaskantha girl

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel visits a primary school in Banaskantha to meet a Class 1 student, Samya Prajapati, keeping a promise made during a video conference.

"I had asked him if he would come to meet us. He remembered his words and today fulfilled my dream. - Samya Prajapati"

Banaskantha, Feb 7

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Saturday visited a primary school in Banaskantha district to fulfil a promise he had made last year to a young student during a video interaction with School Management Committee members.

The visit took place at the Uttampura Primary School in Dantiwada, as part of Patel's tour of the district for the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the Ambaji Corridor project.

Before attending the official programme, the Chief Minister made time to visit the village school to meet Samya Prajapati, a Class 1 student who had asked him during a video conference when he would visit her school.

The exchange dates back to April 28, when the Chief Minister interacted with SMC members across Gujarat through a video conference aimed at strengthening school-level participation in education.

During the interaction, Samya had asked, "When will you visit our school?" Patel had replied, "When I come there, I will surely come to meet you." On Saturday, Patel met Samya in person, interacting with students and teachers and enquiring about their studies, the school campus and the education system.

Setting aside protocol, he spent time with the children and later presented roses to Class 10 and 12 students from the village, wishing them "all the best" for their forthcoming board examinations.

Expressing her happiness, Samya said, "I had asked him if he would come to meet us. He remembered his words and today fulfilled my dream and my school's dream."

She also recited shlokas before the Chief Minister during the visit. Blessing the student, Patel told her, "Study well, grow up and become a collector, and then come and meet me." Samya responded by saying, "I will definitely come to meet you when I grow up."

The visit followed the Chief Minister's earlier emphasis on the role of SMCs in improving education outcomes.

During the video conference, Patel had underlined that active participation by SMCs was essential for enhancing school facilities, attendance and academic standards, and for ensuring value-based education aligned with the needs of a modern education system.

Forest and Environment Minister Pravin Mali, along with teachers, students and local leaders, were present during the school visit.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Good gesture, no doubt. But let's be real, this is also great PR. I hope the focus remains on actually improving the school infrastructure and quality of education in Banaskantha, not just on one feel-good visit. The SMCs need real power and funding, not just video conferences.
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Sarah B
As someone who works in education, I find the emphasis on School Management Committees very encouraging. Parent and community involvement is crucial. The CM telling her to become a collector is fantastic motivation. We need more girls aiming for the IAS!
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Aman W
Bahut badhiya! This little girl, Samya, had the courage to ask and the CM kept his 'vachan'. This sets a great example of integrity for the children. Also, presenting roses to board students is a nice touch to reduce their exam stress. More leaders should do such things.
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Karthik V
The image of a Class 1 student reciting shlokas before the CM is very culturally rich and positive. It's good to see our traditions being encouraged alongside modern education. Hope this visit leads to sustained attention on that school's needs.
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Nisha Z
My heart melted reading this! In a time when politicians are often criticized, this small act of keeping a promise to a child is so refreshing. It shows that someone is listening. May Samya study hard and indeed become a collector one day. All the best to her! 💫

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