New Delhi, March 26 -- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday distributed bicycles to 1100 school girls, who entered class 10 on the occasion of Durga Ashtami, and stated that 'daughters are divine.'An event was held at the Sarvodaya Vidyalaya campus in Pitampura, where several students became emotional upon receiving the bicycles, and expressed their gratitude to CM Gupta.
Addressing the gathering, Gupta described daughters as divine, and said Navratri is not just about worship, but also about reaffirming respect for girls and committing to their empowerment.
Referring to the recently presented Delhi Budget, the CM said her government has prioritised schemes for girls, and women to make them self-reliant.
Many students became emot...