New Delhi, Oct. 19 -- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, today, performed Kanya Pujan with her family on the auspicious occasion of Mahanavami, praying for the dignity, bright future, happiness and prosperity of girls.
Describing girls as embodiments of divine power, she said that respecting, educating, protecting and empowering them is the foundation of true social progress.
Every girl should have an equal opportunity to move forward, fulfil her dreams and reach new heights through her talent, Ms Gupta said, maintaining that Kanya Pujan is not merely a religious tradition, but also an occasion to embrace a sense of respect, compassion and responsibility towards girls.
The tradition has real meaning only when every girl is respected in he...