Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday performed Kanya Pujan in Pitampura and distributed bicycles to approximately 1,000 schoolgirls from nine local schools, reaffirming her commitment to supporting girls’ education in the national capital. The initiative is part of the government’s Vidyavahini program, aimed at ensuring safe and unhindered access to schooling for young girls.

Addressing the media during the event, Gupta emphasized the importance of empowering daughters to achieve their educational and personal aspirations. “Every daughter in Delhi should be able to complete her education without any hindrance — finish school, graduate, and become whatever she aspires to be. The government will work to remove all obstacles in her path,” she said. She noted that commuting challenges often prevent girls from attending school regularly, and providing bicycles from Class 9 through Class 12 would help address this issue.

The Chief Minister also drew a symbolic connection between the girls and Hindu goddesses, describing them as embodiments of Durga and Saraswati. “This is the form of Durga, this is the form of Saraswati. They will bring glory to this city and our country in the years to come. On behalf of the government, I salute each of my daughters and bless them,” she added, highlighting the potential of the girls to contribute meaningfully to society.

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Earlier, on the occasion of Kanya Pujan, Gupta shared a message on X, reflecting on the significance of daughters as symbols of strength and divine blessings. She wrote, “Daughters are symbols of good fortune, embodiments of strength, and sacred blessings. Their love and respect bring purity and auspiciousness into life. May happiness and prosperity reach every home, and may the love of daughters always illuminate our lives.”

Kanya Pujan, typically performed on the eighth (Ashtami) or ninth (Navami) day of the Navratri festival, is a ritual that honours feminine power (Shakti) and recognises young girls as embodiments of Goddess Durga. Navratri, meaning “nine nights” in Sanskrit, celebrates the nine forms of Durga, collectively known as Navdurga, and is marked across India with devotion, prayers, and cultural festivities.

Through initiatives like the Vidyavahini bicycle distribution, the Delhi government aims to combine cultural reverence with practical support, enabling girls to continue their education while being celebrated as vital contributors to society. The event underscores the administration’s ongoing efforts to remove barriers and empower young women across the city.

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