Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has strongly condemned schools for allegedly harassing parents and students over fee hikes, warning of strict consequences for violations. Parents of DPS Dwarka students have accused the school of publicly shaming and isolating children whose families refused to pay increased fees. The aggrieved parents are demanding investigation report and transparency from the DPS Society.
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