Delhi LG shares sweets with UPSC aspirants in Old Rajinder Nagar
Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena interacted with students staying in the capital for civil services exam preparation.
Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena spent his Diwali evening in Old Rajinder Nagar, central Delhi, interacting with Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) aspirants, according to ANI.
The aspirants had stayed in the national capital to prepare for the civil services examination instead of returning to their families for the festival.
Saxena shared tea and festive sweets with the candidates at a popular local stall and spoke with them about their preparation journeys and future goals.
In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor said he shared warm conversations about their aspirations and the challenges of preparing for the exams.
He noted that being away from family during festivals is not easy and said the dedication, resilience and commitment to public service shown by the students are inspiring.
Separately, President Droupadi Murmu extended Diwali greetings to Indians in India and abroad, wishing for the health, happiness and prosperity of all citizens.