- The event took place at Mukhya Mantri Jansewa Sadan in Civil Lines
- Mrs Gupta tied rakhi on the wrists of sanitation workers during the event
- Sanitation workers expressed gratitude for being honoured and respected
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta celebrated Rakshabandhan with sanitation workers and offered gifts and sweets on Friday.
During an event organised at Mukhya Mantri Jansewa Sadan in Civil Lines, Ms.Gupta tied "rakhi" on sanitation workers' wrists.
"This is first time someone thought about sanitation workers and gave them respect by celebrating the festival with them. We are grateful to the chief minister for this respect and honour," said Rajni, a sanitation worker from Sarai Rohilla.
On Thursday, Ms.Gupta celebrated the festival with school children at the Mukhya Mantri Jansewa Sadan.
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