We need many more colleges and universities in Delhi, says Arvind Kejriwal

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal addressed media on Friday. While addressing he said that there is a need for many more colleges and universities in Delhi.

He said that he has written to the Minister of Education seeking to amend the Act so that new colleges and universities can be opened in Delhi.

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