CISF organizes 10 cycle rallies across the country as a part of “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” celebrations

CISF organizes 10 cycle rallies across the country as a part of “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” celebrations

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Category : National Published on: September 03 2021

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·         The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is organizing 10 cycle rallies across the country, as a part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations, to mark the 75th year of India's independence.

·         With a route length of 1,703 km, the rally will cover historically significant places and birthplaces of heroes of India's freedom struggle over a period of 27 days.

·         A team of 12 CISF cyclists will participate in the rally, which will be led by an Assistant Sub Inspector.

·         The rally is being flagged off from Pune's Yerwada Jail and will end on October 2 at Raj Ghat, the Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi.

Important facts:

About Yerwada Jail

v  Yerwada Jail is the place where historic Poona Act was signed when Mahatma Gandhi fasted to protest against the Communal award.

v  Yerwada Central Jail was built in 1871 by the British

v  Location: Yerwada, Maharashtra, India

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