The ethos and spirit behind the cycle rally being conducted by the paramilitary wings like Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) is part of the ongoing celebrations under the aegis of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ launched by the Central government.
The motto of the cycle rally is not only to mark the importance of the contribution of our freedom fighters but also to bring feelings of unity amongst countrymen, especially amongst the youths to make them realise the value of internal security and integrity of the country even after vast diversification in religion, culture, tradition and language. The rallies started on Tuesday from various locations across the country by hundreds of cyclists of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) or paramilitary forces under the Ministry of Home Affairs. These rallies will terminate at Kevadiya on October 26 and 27 and will take part in the parade on the occasion of National Unity Day at Kevadiya on October 31 when National Unity Day is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhai Patel.
The concept notes of the CISF and the CRPF mentions that the rally is a “small effort by our cyclist team to spread the fragrance of fraternity and also encourage carrying freedom fighters legacy for a generation”. “Aimed at being a social catalyst to carry the message of national integration throughout the length and breadth of the country, the cycle rally is a synergetic effort of endurance, toughness, skill and commitment by the officers and men of the CISF,” the CISF concept note mentions. “There is no greater religion than patriotism and the love for one’s country stands tall among the highest human emotions. With this motto in focus, the aim of the rally is to make the youth of the country aware of the sacrifices made by the great freedom fighters and unsung heroes of the freedom movement.”