On Sunday, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta met with female cricketer Pratika Rawal. She honored Pratika at her residence and announced a reward of INR 1.5 crore from the Delhi government. Pratika praised the CM’s gesture and thanked her. She wrote that this is not just an honor but a huge inspiration for her hard work, her dreams, and her athletic journey.

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Chief Minister Rekha Gupta shared a post on her X account about this meeting. In the post, she wrote, “Today, the Chief Minister welcomed Ms. Pratika Rawal, a talented young player of the Indian women’s cricket team, to the Jan Seva Sadan. Our promising daughter, Pratika, has made Delhi proud. In recognition of her commitment to the sport and her outstanding performance, the Delhi government will award her INR 1.5 crore.”

Pratika embodies the energy, courage, and women’s power of young Delhi, a living example of the new India. Her journey demonstrates that Delhi not only births dreams, it also gives them wings. We wish her all the best for her bright future. Cabinet colleague, Education Minister Mr. Ashish Sood, and DDCA President Mr. Rohan Jaitley were present on the occasion.

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Pratika Rawal also shared this meeting with CM Rekha on her Instagram handle. She wrote, “Honourable Chief Minister, my heartfelt thanks for your respect, encouragement, and affection. This honor bestowed upon me by the Delhi government is not just a reward, but a huge inspiration for my hard work, my dreams, and my sporting journey. Delhi has always given me the confidence to move forward, and this honor I receive from you today fills me with even more energy, dedication, and responsibility.”

She further added, “I promise that in the future, I will continue to work diligently to elevate the name of the country and Delhi even further on the international stage. I am also grateful to Education Minister Mr. Ashish Sood and DDCA President Mr. Rohan Jaitley for their guidance and support. Your blessings and trust are deeply inspiring to me.”