India, March 10 -- Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta, while flagging off an all-women bike rally in Connaught Place, said that "women bikers are a symbol of empowerment" and women should not be afraid of anything.

"You have proved wrong those who say women cannot do certain things...The event was being organised annually since 2013. Before that, Delhi witnessed a major tragedy. It is a matter of pride. That tragedy had created an atmosphere of fear...Women should not live in fear, because victory lies beyond fear," she said, adding that she used to ride a Kinetic scooter when she was a university student.

During the bike rally, presided over by Gupta and LG VK Saxena, seven women were honoured included Humaira Mushtaq, the first internat...