New Delhi, April 13 -- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday appealed to citizens to avoid throwing food, especially roti, on roads and urged them to feed animals responsibly to help keep streets safe and avoid traffic disruption.
During an inspection in the city, she witnessed a man tossing a 'chapati' from his car, presumably to feed a cow. She stopped her car and requested him that this act not only endangers animal lives but also compromises road safety.
"I saw someone throwing chapatis on the road, possibly to feed stray cows. I stopped and gently asked him not to do that again," she said. CM Gupta emphasised that 'chapati' is more than just food, it's a symbol of tradition and respect in Indian culture. "Throwing it on the ro...