Held India Today magazine during R-Day display to showcase women empowerment, says BSF’s women motorcycle team

At the Republic Day parade in Delhi on Wednesday, a member of the Border Security Force's all-women motorcycle team held a copy of India Today magazine while riding her bike during the display.

At the annual Republic Day parade in New Delhi on Wednesday, the Border Security Force’s Seema Bhawani motorcycle team made a lasting impact. The all-women team led by Inspector Himanshu Sirohi cruised past on their motorcycles, while simultaneously performing varied stunts such as double-back riding.

One member of the team, Anita Bharti, rode her motorcycle while she read a copy of India Today’s magazine. The theme of the India Today magazine she carried was ‘Women Power’.

Speaking to India Today after the parade, Anita Bharti said, “The decision to hold the magazine was taken by our team captain Himanshu Sirohi. We were trying to do something innovative this time.”

Himanshi Sirohi added, “It’s not easy to ride a bike and perform stunts. We wanted to portray women empowerment - we ride bikes and also read India Today magazine. The magazine cover showcased women empowerment and that is why I decided that our team should hold the magazine.”

The Ministry of Home affairs shared a video of the display on Twitter. Anita Bharti riding her bike while reading the India Today magazine can be seen around twenty seconds into the video.

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