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BJP Maharashtra Chief Supports Patriotic Ride From Dombivli To Kargil

Ravindra Chavan backs 20-year-old ride honouring Indian soldiers. Riders travel 2,252 km to Kargil.

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BJP Maharashtra Chief Supports Patriotic Ride From Dombivli To Kargil

BJP Maharashtra president Ravindra Chavan has extended his support to the ‘Ek Bandhan, Rakshabandhan’ initiative, a 20-year-old movement that seeks to express gratitude towards Indian soldiers and spread patriotism. The initiative, organised by Dombivli-based Rohit Acharekar and his fellow riders from the ‘Way to Cause Riders Club’, concluded in Dombivli with the riders participating in the city’s prominent Dahi Handi celebrations.

The initiative was dedicated to the theme ‘Shivrashtr – Nation First, Heroes Supreme’ this year. As part of the programme, Acharekar and his fellow riders undertook a patriotic motorcycle journey from Dombivli to Kargil, covering more than 2,252 kilometres. On August 15, a giant 1,000-square-foot Tricolour was unfurled at Kargil, and 42 Tricolours, each measuring 12 square feet, were displayed along Vijaypath.

The riders subsequently continued their journey from Kargil through Leh, Turtuk, Pangong Lake, Hanle, Umling La and Lamayuru. At each destination, they carried out hand-hoisting of an 80-square-foot national flag to mark India’s 80th Independence Day. An important part of the journey was the Rakshabandhan celebration with Indian soldiers at Kargil on August 28. The riders tied rakhis on the wrists of soldiers as a gesture of gratitude and respect for their service to the nation.

The ‘Ek Bandhan, Rakshabandhan’ initiative has been conducted for the past 20 years, with Chavan extending support to the initiative through ‘Dombivlikar Ek Sanskrutik Parivar’ in recent years. The journey, which began with the Tricolour being unfurled at the border and Rakshabandhan being celebrated with soldiers, concluded with their participation in the Dahi Handi festival in Dombivli.

The initiative has carried the message of respect for the national flag and gratitude towards the armed forces from the country’s borders back to Dombivli, making it a source of inspiration and pride for local residents. The event highlights the importance of patriotism and the need to appreciate the sacrifices made by Indian soldiers.

The success of the initiative is a testament to the power of community-driven events in promoting national pride and unity. The ‘Ek Bandhan, Rakshabandhan’ initiative serves as a reminder of the importance of honouring Indian soldiers and celebrating the country’s independence.

In conclusion, the ‘Ek Bandhan, Rakshabandhan’ initiative is a significant event that promotes patriotism and national pride. The support extended by BJP Maharashtra president Ravindra Chavan to the initiative is a testament to the importance of community-driven events in promoting national unity.

The event has also highlighted the importance of appreciating the sacrifices made by Indian soldiers. The journey undertaken by the riders from Dombivli to Kargil is a reminder of the country’s rich history and the sacrifices made by its soldiers.

Overall, the ‘Ek Bandhan, Rakshabandhan’ initiative is a significant event that promotes national pride and unity. The event serves as a reminder of the importance of honouring Indian soldiers and celebrating the country’s independence.

The initiative has also promoted a sense of community and national pride among the residents of Dombivli. The event has brought the community together and has promoted a sense of patriotism and national unity.

In the end, the ‘Ek Bandhan, Rakshabandhan’ initiative is a significant event that promotes national pride and unity. The event serves as a reminder of the importance of honouring Indian soldiers and celebrating the country’s independence. It also highlights the importance of community-driven events in promoting national unity and patriotism.

The success of the initiative is a testament to the power of community-driven events in promoting national pride and unity. The event has promoted a sense of patriotism and national unity among the residents of Dombivli and has served as a reminder of the importance of honouring Indian soldiers.

The ‘Ek Bandhan, Rakshabandhan’ initiative is a significant event that promotes national pride and unity. The event serves as a reminder of the importance of honouring Indian soldiers and celebrating the country’s independence. It also highlights the importance of community-driven events in promoting national unity and patriotism.

In conclusion, the ‘Ek Bandhan, Rakshabandhan’ initiative is a significant event that promotes patriotism and national pride. The support extended by BJP Maharashtra president Ravindra Chavan to the initiative is a testament to the importance of community-driven events in promoting national unity. The event has promoted a sense of community and national pride among the residents of Dombivli and has served as a reminder of the importance of honouring Indian soldiers.

The initiative has carried the message of respect for the national flag and gratitude towards the armed forces from the country’s borders back to Dombivli, making it a source of inspiration and pride for local residents. The event highlights the importance of patriotism and the need to appreciate the sacrifices made by Indian soldiers.

The success of the initiative is a testament to the power of community-driven events in promoting national pride and unity. The ‘Ek Bandhan, Rakshabandhan’ initiative serves as a reminder of the importance of honouring Indian soldiers and celebrating the country’s independence.

For Mumbai residents, the initiative is a reminder of the importance of national pride and unity. The event has promoted a sense of community and national pride among the residents of Dombivli and has served as a reminder of the importance of honouring Indian soldiers.

In the end, the ‘Ek Bandhan, Rakshabandhan’ initiative is a significant event that promotes national pride and unity. The event serves as a reminder of the importance of honouring Indian soldiers and celebrating the country’s independence. It also highlights the importance of community-driven events in promoting national unity and patriotism.

The initiative has also promoted a sense of patriotism and national unity among the residents of Dombivli. The event has brought the community together and has promoted a sense of patriotism and national unity.

Overall, the ‘Ek Bandhan, Rakshabandhan’ initiative is a significant event that promotes national pride and unity. The event serves as a reminder of the importance of honouring Indian soldiers and celebrating the country’s independence.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ek Bandhan, Rakshabandhan initiative?

The Ek Bandhan, Rakshabandhan initiative is a 20-year-old movement that seeks to express gratitude towards Indian soldiers and spread patriotism.

Who organised the Ek Bandhan, Rakshabandhan initiative?

The initiative was organised by Dombivli-based Rohit Acharekar and his fellow riders from the Way to Cause Riders Club.

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