Delhi Chief Minister and AAP leader  Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday appealed the citizen to ensure the best education for their kids, mentioning it is the greatest act of patriotism and will go a long way in making the country great.

Paying tributes to Maharshi Valmiki at an event hosted by Delhi Sanskrit Academy at Thyagaraj Stadium, Delhi chief Minster said government schools are much better now and 2.5 lakh students from private schools moved there this year.

Kejriwal also presented certificates and shields to 22 students of Delhi government schools who scored over 90 percent marks in Board exams. He said, ''These children who scored over 90 percent marks have dreams in their eyes and they want to become IAS officers, doctors, engineers and go to other fields. Providing the best education to your children is the greatest act of patriotism and it will go a long way in making the country great.''

The Chief Minister said his government not only ensured free coaching after Class 12 but also provided a loan of Rs 10 lakh for higher education. The government also bears the cost of any student who wants to pursue a doctorate or other courses from any foreign university, he said.

The event was also partaken by Deputy CM Manish Sisodia, Mahamandaleshwar Krishna Shah Vidyarthi, Social Welfare Minister Rajendra Pal Gautam, and Delhi Assembly deputy speaker Rakhi Birla.

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