Marathon for the cause of women empowerment held in Patna
Patna: A large number of girls and boys participated in a marathon organised for women empowerment here on Sunday (March 14). Former queen of Indian track and field and winner in various international events, P.T
Usha, flagged off the marathon in which a large number of girls from the city
enthusiastically participated. "Here in Patna, the participation is more, which
shows people here are talented. One should be encouraged at the grassroots level,
which will attract more athletes towards sports," said P. T Usha on this occasion.
Ms. P.T Usha was also scheduled to meet State chief minister Nitish Kumar, Rashtriya
Janata Dal President Lalu Prasad and Lok Janashakti President Ram Vilas Paswan.
Though the event was hosted for the cause of women empowerment, it also saw participation
of a number of boys showing equal enthusiasm. "This marathon was organised for
Women empowerment, which means women should progress in every field. As women
are receiving reservation in every sector, with this marathon we want to make
all the women aware that we should do something for our own development. Self-development
is necessary for women empowerment. Today besides us, men are also participating
to support women empowerment," said Sneha Kumari, one of the paticipants. Among
other distinguished guests present on this occasion were RJD chief Lalu Prasad
Yadav who cheered all participants.
