- DGP Shri Kailash Makwana flagged off the rally from Lal Parade Ground
- 139 police riders from 13 states reached Bhopal after travelling approximately 2,500 km
- The contingent will participate in the parade on the occasion of National Unity Day at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat on October 31
- Will create awareness among the youth to stay away from drugs with the message of ‘Fight Against Drugs’
A 7-member team of bike riders of Madhya Pradesh Police left from Bhopal today to participate in the National Unity Day celebrations to be held in Ekta Nagar (Kevadia) of Gujarat on October 31 on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Iron Man Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and to spread the message of national unity, social harmony and drug-free society to the people. Director General of Police Shri Kailash Makwana flagged off the bike rally at a function held at Lal Parade Ground, Bhopal.
Organized in coordination with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), this nationwide bike rally includes participants from Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, and West Bengal under Zone 2 Central and Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Assam, and Sikkim under Zone 4 North East. A total of 146 bike riders from 14 states, including Madhya Pradesh, have traveled approximately 2,500 kilometers to reach Bhopal. From here, the rally team will continue along the designated route and reach Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, on October 26, 2026, and participate in the main National Unity Day celebrations and parade on October 31, 2026. The rally’s primary message is “Fight Against Drugs.” Participants will travel along their designated route to various cities, towns, and rural areas, raising awareness among people, especially youth, about the ill effects of drug abuse.
- The rally carried the message of national unity and a resolve for a drug-free society.
Addressing the flag-off ceremony, Director General of Police Mr. Kailash Makwana said that this motorcycle rally is not just a journey, but a nationwide message of national unity, discipline, courage, and public awareness against drug abuse. It is a matter of pride for the state that police officers and personnel from various states are embarking on their journey from Madhya Pradesh with a common objective. Mr. Makwana stated that under the leadership of Honorable Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Mr. Amit Shah, the goal of making the country drug-free by December 2029 has been set. The collective participation of society along with the police forces is essential to realize this national resolve. He expressed confidence that the bike rally will garner widespread public support for this campaign. He said that the mention of India’s unity and integrity evokes the memory of the Iron Man, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Sardar Patel played a historic role in building a united India by uniting various princely states after independence. His life inspires strong willpower, dedication to the nation, and collective efforts. His birth anniversary is celebrated as National Unity Day across the country on 31 October.
Mr. Makwana stated that the National Unity Day parade held in Ekta Nagar will showcase the nation’s commitment to unity, integrity, and national pride. He informed that Madhya Pradesh’s Hawk Force contingent and the Madhya Pradesh Police Band will also participate in the parade in Gujarat. Bike rally participants will also participate in this prestigious event. The Director General of Police stated that drug trafficking poses a serious challenge to society, especially the younger generation. To protect youth from the ill effects of drug abuse and build a healthy society, every segment of society, along with the police, must play an active role. As the bike rally passes through various areas, it will spread the message of drug awareness widely. He stated that the Madhya Pradesh Police, with the message “Drug Distance is Necessary,” is conducting extensive public awareness campaigns alongside action against drugs. These efforts have yielded positive results, and continued efforts are needed in this direction.
- Appeal to pay special attention to road safety and discipline
The Director General of Police advised all participants to maintain road safety and discipline throughout the rally. He urged them to strictly follow traffic rules, wear helmets, take adequate rest, and avoid continuing the journey if they are overly tired. He wished all riders a safe journey and a successful participation in the prestigious celebration of National Unity Day.
- 7 riders from Madhya Pradesh will participate
The seven-member team, selected from various districts and battalions across the state, is led by Reserve Inspector Mr. Dhananjay Sharma. The team includes Assistant Sub-Inspector (A) Mr. Prabhanshu Singh, Constable Mr. Arvind Jatav, Constable Mr. Shobhit Parteti, Constable Mr. Hemant Kumar Parmar, Constable Mr. Durgesh Kumar, and Constable Mr. Govind Katare.
- 146 riders from 14 states will together spread the message of national unity.
Additional Director General of Police (SAF), Shri D. Srinivas Verma, stated that the departure of police riders from various states from the Lal Parade Ground, Bhopal, on the occasion of National Unity Day, is a matter of pride and joy for Madhya Pradesh. Organized to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, this rally not only expresses the unity and integrity of the country but also expresses the resolve to build a drug-free society. Shri Verma stated that the brave riders from various state police forces and central security forces will strengthen the spirit of “Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat” and inspire youth to stay away from drugs. He added that Madhya Pradesh Police is continuously making efforts to take action against drugs and raise public awareness under the “Drug Distance Hai Zaroori” campaign. Such national-level initiatives play a vital role in garnering widespread public support for these efforts and conveying an effective message to the youth.
- Team captains from various states are also part of the rally.
Inspector Samar Singh from Odisha, Head Constable Ravindra Kumar from Chhattisgarh, Sub-Inspector Sanjeev Roy from West Bengal, Reserve Inspector Dhananjay Sharma from Madhya Pradesh, DSP Meraj Hussain from Bihar, DSP Shankar Kamati from Jharkhand, DSP Sudarshan Das from Tripura, DSP Jeremiah from Mizoram, Sub-Inspector Sagar from Meghalaya, Inspector Albert from Manipur, Sub-Inspector C.H.S.U from Nagaland, Ajit Yadav from Arunachal Pradesh, Inspector Neeraj from Assam and ASI Anil Sherpa from Sikkim are participating as team captains in the rally. DGP Kailash Makwana honored all the captains by presenting them mementos. At the end of the program, Commandant of the 7th Battalion Hitesh Choudhary expressed his gratitude.
On this occasion, Special Director General of Police Mr. Pankaj Shrivastava, Mr. Adarsh Katiyar, Principal Secretary Mrs. Sonali Pokshe Wayangankar, Additional Director General of Police Mr. Anshuman Yadav, Mr. Solomon Yash Kumar Minj, Police Commissioner Mr. Sanjay Kumar, NCB officer Mr. Vikas, along with police riders from various states of the country including Madhya Pradesh and officers of Central Armed Police Forces were present.