New Delhi: Supporting the odd-even scheme, BJP lawmaker Manoj Tiwari today came to Parliament on a bicycle and said everybody should opt for it as it was an environment-friendly and healthy way of commuting.
The North East Delhi lawmaker also asked the Delhi government to strengthen the public transportation system in the city, saying the odd-even scheme should not cause hardship to the people.
"I have an even-numbered car. That is why I have come in bicycle," Mr Tiwari said outside Parliament.
"There is no difficulty in riding a bicycle. I am all for the bicycle as a mode of transport here. Cycling should be promoted as it is a healthy thing," he said.
Delhi government had on Monday launched an 'MP Special' bus service to ferry them to Parliament in view of implementation of the odd-even scheme from which the lawmakers are not exempt.
The North East Delhi lawmaker also asked the Delhi government to strengthen the public transportation system in the city, saying the odd-even scheme should not cause hardship to the people.
"I have an even-numbered car. That is why I have come in bicycle," Mr Tiwari said outside Parliament.
Delhi government had on Monday launched an 'MP Special' bus service to ferry them to Parliament in view of implementation of the odd-even scheme from which the lawmakers are not exempt.
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