India’s biggest armed police force, Central Reserve Police Force flagged off a Kanyakumari to Rajghat Cycle Rally from Gandhi Mandapam Kanyakumari, Tamilnadu. The rally is one of the events being organised to celebrate the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav , an initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of progressive India and the glorious history of its people, culture and achievements.
According to a press release, to mark the momentous occasion and honor the warriors of freedom struggle, Central Reserve Police Force, is organizing several functions, in its all 400 static and 1200 field establishments with full zeal and enthusiasm.
Tamilnadu’ s Minister of Information and Technology, Thiru T. Mano Thankaraj, flagged off the rally at Gandhi Mandapam Kanyakumari in presence of local prominent leaders, dignitaries, senior officers and ranks of the CRPF. The cycle rally will culminate at Raj Ghat on 2nd October 2021, covering a total distance of 2850 km. The rally will traverse the States of Tamilnadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi. Cyclists are pedaling 70 to 80 Km per day and they are also visiting historically significant places related to freedom struggle enroute.
CRPF;s Assistant Commandant Pradeep Kumar at Pallipuram Group Centre, is the Captain of Cycle rally that has 15 cyclists. A medical team along with administrative support is also accompanying them. The flag of ceremony shall be marked with a variety of colorful cultural events of Kerala and Tamilnadu.
“Three more big cycle rallies of CRPF, from Jorhat, Assam, Sabarmati, Gujarat and Jammu will also commence soon in the series of these celebrations and culminate on 2nd Oct 2021 at Rajghat, New Delhi”, said the release.
