New Delhi, April 30 -- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday said parents are free to purchase uniforms, books, and stationery from any vendor, asserting that there should be no coercion or "single-vendor diktat" by schools.

In a video posted on X, Gupta said she could inspect any private school in the national capital at any time to ensure compliance.

"Every school will clearly state on its notice board, website, and at any store it operates that parents are free to buy uniforms, books, and stationery from anywhere. There will be no coercion, no captive buying, no single-vendor diktat. Ensure this without exception," she said.

She warned that any violation or manipulation would invite the strictest action under the law, adding ...