Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday said her Government was committed to ensure a bright future for girls adding every girl is the hope, the inspiration, and the strength of society.
She made these assertions after performing the traditional Kanya Pujan (worship of girls) on the auspicious occasion of Shardiya Navratri, on the day of Maha Navami. Rekha Gupta performed the ritual at the Government Girls’ Secondary School, Haiderpur, Shalimar Bagh.
She remarked that the worship of girls during Navratri symbolises both reverence for strength and the embrace of compassion. The chief minister emphasised that Navratri is not merely a festival of faith and devotion, but also conveys a profound message of respecting women’s power and recognising the vital role of daughters in society.
The CM further added that the Navratri of Goddess Durga symbolises strength, and that in Indian culture daughters and girls have always been regarded as embodiments of feminine power.
Daughters are the foundation of families and society. Without their empowerment, neither families, nor society, nor the nation can progress. She underlined that today’s festival reminds us of our duty to provide daughters with education, equal opportunities, and a safe environment to enable them to become empowered.
Rekha Gupta also mentioned that the tradition of Kanya Pujan has been practised for generations, and she has always felt that the future of the country and society rests in its daughters. The more love and opportunities given to daughters, the brighter the future of the nation will be, she said.
Expressing her joy at being part of the Kanya Pujan programme, the Chief Minister personally interacted with every child. The girls shared their aspirations — some wished to become doctors, some teachers, while others dreamt of joining the police or becoming IPS officers.
The Chief Minister said that every girl has her own dreams, and the government stands firmly beside them to help realise those dreams. She also highlighted the Delhi government’s Honslon Ki Udaan (Flight of Courage) scheme, explaining that it is designed for children who otherwise have no opportunity to showcase their skills or talents. Through this initiative, the Government will identify their abilities and provide support to help them move forward.