CRPF women ‘daredevils’ embark on bike rally from Delhi to Chhatisgarh

The women's bike rally will culminate on March 25 at Jagdalpur, where the CRPF Day Parade is being held in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, to spread the message of women's empowerment and the end of naxalism and maoism.

Shweta Birendra Shukla
Published9 Mar 2023, 12:22 PM IST
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MoS MEA Meenakashi Lekhi flagged off a 1,848-km women bike rally from India Gate in Delhi to Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh

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The 75 women CRPF bikers will cover nearly five states during their 17-day journey on Royal Enfield motorcycles

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CRPF`s women personnel showcased rifle drill, as well as a presentation by women pipe band and drummers, were also displayed in the event

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The CRPF, a force with nearly 3.5 lakh personnel, is responsible to ensure security in Naxal-affected areas across the country as well as in terror-hit Jammu and Kashmir

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MoS Meenakshi Lekhi told that the women`s bike rally from India Gate in Delhi to Chhattisgarh`s naxal bastion Jagdalpur gives a clear message for women that we are sensitive as well as protectors of India

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CRPF DG Sujoy Lal Thaosen after the flagging-off of a bike rally of 75 CRPF personnel from India Gate