Guwahati, Apr 1 : An Assam minister refused to wear helmet while riding a motorcycle, saying he has full faith in God.

"I have full faith in God to be protected. That is why I did not wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle during my rally," Assam Health Minister and Congress Spokesman Himanta Biswa Sarma today said.

To queries at a press meet here why he did not wear a helmet while leading a party election rally yesterday while driving a bike, Sarma said,"I know God will protect me".

On being pointed out that he was setting a negative example to the bikers by not wearing the helmet, Sarma in his defence said,"riding 20 km is not harmful without a helmet. The procession was moving slowly, so there was no risk involved.