Arvind Kejriwal Leads Cycle Rally to Mark Delhi's First 'Car-Free Day'

03:13PM Thu 22 Oct, 2015

NEW DELHI:  Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today led a cycle rally to mark Delhi's first ever 'Car-Free Day'. Hundreds of people took part in the cycle-rally, which was held between Red Fort and Bhagwan Das Marg.
The Car-Free Day is aimed at encouraging people to use public transport. Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, other cabinet ministers, Chief Secretary and bureaucrats also participated in the rally. Mr Kejriwal rode bicycle from Red Fort to Bhagwan Das Marg and appealed to participants to make bicycle-riding a habit. "People should leave their vehicles and use public transport. Since pollution is increasing in Delhi, there is a need to run cycle which is also good for health," he said.   PTI