NEW DELHI: A large number of women bikers participated in the All-Women Bike Rally, organised by Navbharat Times at Connaught Place in Delhi on Sunday, on the occasion of International Women’s Day. This time, the motorcycle rally’s theme was “Bhula De Darr, Ji Befikar”. President Droupadi Murmu virtally flagged-off the rally.President Droupadi Murmu flagging off All-Women Bike Rally.The President praised the women bikers and thanked Navbharat Times for planning the rally with the goal of empowering women.The President said that the goal of building a self-reliant India and a new India would be fulfilled only when our daughters moved forward with a sense of self-reliance and self-confidence and sincerely hoped that the message of such events would spread to every village and town of our country. “Our daughters living in remote villages should always feel fearless and move ahead in life with self-confidence, this should be the aim of all of us. Keeping in mind the importance of the dignity of women, it has been said in our constitution – it shall be the duty of every citizen of India to renounce such practices which are against the dignity of women,” she said.Flagging off the rally online, the President said that the safety of future generations lied in the safe lives of our daughters.She said that the family is where complete ethics and thoughts can be established, laying the groundwork for respect for women.”I would like every mother and sister to instill in their sons and brothers the culture of respecting all women,” the President said.”At the same time, along with the family, it is also the responsibility of the teachers to strengthen the culture of respect and sensitivity towards women in the children”. In a message to the daughters of the country, she said that nature had given only women the ability to become mothers and the one who has the ability of motherhood, the leadership ability is naturally present in him. “Despite all the limitations and challenges, our daughters have set new records of success on the strength of their indomitable courage and skill. Today’s women have made an effective presence in many such fields, where their entry could not even be thought of till some time ago”.Earlier, expressing happiness over the organisation of the bike rally, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said in a greeting message that ‘women are a reflection of decision-making power, determination, loyalty, and leadership’. With their bravery and valour in the army, women are increasing the prestige of the country.Several women wearing various themed dresses joined the group for the rally, which commenced with a video message from President Draupadi Murmu. The rally was attended by Delhi lieutenant governor VK Saxena, Union minister of state, Darshana Jardosh, and film actress Sanya Malhotra.Apart from over 2,000 women, BSF’s women bikers team Seema Bhavani, Delhi Police’s women bikers team also participated in the march.Union minister of sate Darshana Jardosh also rode a bike in the bike rally. Women in the 18 to 95 age group participated in the programme.Let’s hit the road with our ‘Naari Shakti’… 🏍️#NBTJeeBefikar https://t.co/s2JGMlfe0u— Darshana Jardosh (@DarshanaJardosh) 1678614763000The Delhi LG, thanking Navbharat Times, said, “Organising the women’s bike rally is a big thing”.Flagged off the 10th All-Women Bike Rally organized by @NBTDilli to celebrate the spirit of womanhood on the occasi… https://t.co/nDGlLzAt2f— LG Delhi (@LtGovDelhi) 1678616889000″The women of this country were no longer just cooking at home, now they were very big personalities of the country. Today the President of the country is also a woman. There is also a woman who flies jet aircraft. There is also a woman commanding the ship. From military to business, women have achieved new heights of success in every field. Women have done great things in journalism as well. We hope that we will be able to provide a safe environment to the women of Delhi,” he further said.Darshana Zardosh said, “We must move forward with the resolution regarding the future of India and our role after 100 years of independence”.She advised women to abandon their self-imposed fear and “ji befikar” in all endeavors.
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