"Wind of development blowing in Delhi": CM Rekha Gupta praises PM Modi, Amit Shah at JPN Library inauguration
New Delhi, July 12
Emphasising the rapid pace of development in the national capital, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that the city is consistently moving forward across all sectors under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the guidance of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
The Chief Minister made these remarks during the inauguration of the Jayaprakash Narayan (JPN) Public Library by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, where she also congratulated the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) team for the successful completion of the project.
"Today is a very fortunate day for all of us. A magnificent library, and an even larger and more magnificent one, named after Jai Prakash Narayan... It is inaugurated by the Home Minister, Amit Shah. I would like to congratulate our entire NDMC team," Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said.
Lauding the impact of the central government's support on Delhi's infrastructural and social growth, the Chief Minister added that the ongoing momentum of development touches every scale of governance in the city.
"I would definitely like to say that this wind of development that has started blowing in Delhi, whether it's the smallest issue or the biggest task, if it's possible in Delhi, then under the leadership of the Prime Minister of the country and the guidance of Amit Shah, Delhi is progressing every day, moving forward every day, whether it's small steps or big steps, but your presence is there in it," she stated.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasised that the library consists of over 32,000 books, 1 crore e-books, a research room.
"Today, the inauguration of 'Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan Library' was held in New Delhi. This modern library, named after Jayaprakash Narayan ji, the torchbearer of 'Total Revolution', is equipped with over 32,000 books, 1 crore e-books, a research room, reading area, and state-of-the-art facilities. In the library flows that stream of knowledge, philosophy, and language which carries the experience of centuries along with it. The youth should connect with it and make books a medium for the enrichment of their contemplation and knowledge," Shah posted on X.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Finally, a modern library in Delhi! But I hope this isn't just a photo-op for politicians. The real test will be in maintenance and accessibility. Will it be open to all? Are there enough digital resources for researchers? Let's see how it functions in the long run.
PM Modi and Amit Shah are doing excellent work for Delhi's development. A library named after JP ji is a tribute to our democratic and socialist roots. The youth must utilize this facility to enhance their knowledge and skills. Well done NDMC! 👍🇮🇳
"Wind of development" - that's a nice phrase but let's be honest. Delhi still has issues with pollution, traffic, and basic amenities. One library won't solve everything. But I appreciate the effort to promote reading culture among the youth. Hope it's truly accessible to all without any political bias.
Interesting to see Indian politicians linking a library inauguration to political leadership. In other countries, such projects are celebrated without being a platform for political praise. But I guess that's how it works here. At least the library itself sounds like a good resource for students and researchers.
Great initiative! A library with modern facilities and e-books is what Delhi needed. But I hope the government also focuses on improving the quality of education in government schools and colleges. Infrastructure is good, but the content and teaching quality matter more. Still, a step in the right direction! 📚
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