CRPF’s 2850 Km Kanyakumari to Raj Ghat Cycle Rally flagged off

The Central Reserve Police Force flagged off a Kanyakumari to RajghatCycle Rally from Gandhi Mandapam Kanyakumari, Tamilnadu today to celebratethe Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav which is an initiative of the Government of India tocelebrate and commemorate 75 years of progressive India and the glorious historyof its people, culture and achievements. All Department and Ministries will host aset of activities for a resurgent, Aatmanirbhar Bharat. To mark the momentousoccasion and honor the warriors of freedom struggle, Central Reserve Police Force,is organizing several functions, in its all 400 static and 1200 field establishmentswith full zeal and enthusiasm.

Thiru T. Mano Thanaraj, Minister of Information and Technology, Govt ofTamilnadu, flagged off the rally at Gandhi Mandapam Kanyakumari in presence oflocal prominent leaders, dignitaries, senior officers and men of the Force. The rallywill culminate at Raj Ghat on 2nd October 2021, covering a total distance of 2850km. The rally will traverse the States of Tamilnadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh,Telangana, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi. The rally will cover 70-80 Km aday while also visiting historically significant places related to freedom struggleenroute, cherishing the great sacrifices made by our freedom fighters and apprisingpeople about historic celebrations of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.

Shri Pradeep Kumar Asst Comdt, Group Centre, CRPF, Pallipuram is theCaptain of Cycle rally that has 15 cyclists. A medical team along withadministrative support is also accompanying them. The flag of ceremony shall bemarked with a variety of colorful cultural events of Kerala and Tamilnadu states.Three more big cycle rallies of CRPF, from Jorhat, Assam, Sabarmati, Gujrat andJammu will also commence soon in the series of these celebrations and culminateon 2nd Oct 2021 at Rajghat, New Delhi.