CRPF units celebrate National Unity Day
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, October 29 2022:
CRPF 86 and 143 battalions organised cycle rallies at different locations on Saturday in connection with the 147th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, which is observed on October 31 as National Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas).
In a release, 86 Battalion informed that observance of the upcoming National Unity Day commenced under the supervision of its commandant Mohamand Yusuf with the cycle rally held under the aegis of IGP CRPF Manipur and Nagaland sector.
Addressing the participants at its Lamphelpat headquarters, Commandant Yusuf highlighted the visions of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel better known as "Iron Man of India", who brought about unity, integrity and security of the nation and also extolled on the important contributions made by him in the integration of the country.
Bike rally, run for unity, pledge taking ceremony, unity chain and march past will be organised as part of the commemorative event till October 3, the commandant informed.
The Cycle Rally which covered a distance of 22 Km starting from Lamphelpat traversed through Shija Hospitals, Langol, Mary Kom Road, Game village, DC Office Imphal West, CBI Office, RIMS Hospital, Sanakeithel, Thangmeiband Road, St Savio School, 25th BRTF, SP NIA office and culminated at the starting point.
The general public, all officers of 86 Battalion and 50 personnel along with their family members and members of Manipur Adventure and Mountain Bikers Association (MAAMBA) participated in the rally, the release added.
On the other hand, 143 Bn CRPF organised the bicycle rally from Lamphelpat to Uripok via Langol on Saturday to spread the message of national unity and spirit of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas and Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
The rally covering 15 Km was participated by its commandant Lamkhokham Lhoujem, DC Amaree Prasad, AC Ksh Binod Kumar Singh and AC K Angam Bou along with 94 personnel of the battalion and civilians of Lamphelpat areas.
143 Bn CRPF will also organise bike rally on October 30 and Unity Run on October 31 to spread the message of National Unity on the eve of the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a release informed.