Grand Welcome to National Bike Rally in Kabirdham carrying message of national unity and drug-free India

Deputy Chief Minister Shri Vijay Sharma flagged off the National Bike Rally for Madhya Pradesh.

Sardar Patel played a historic role in building an undivided India by uniting hundreds of princely states: Deputy Chief Minister Shri Vijay Sharma.

Bike riders from Odisha and Chhattisgarh Police honored, youth called upon to participate in building a drug-free society.

Raipur, On the occasion of National Unity Day-2026, the National Bike Rally, which set out with the message of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat' and 'Nashamukt Bharat, Sashakt Bharat', was grandly welcomed and felicitated in Kabirdham district. Deputy Chief Minister and Kawardha MLA Shri Vijay Sharma attended the welcome and flag-off ceremony of this rally organized by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, on the theme 'Fight Against Drugs'. At the ceremony held at PG College Auditorium, Kawardha, he honored the bike riders from Odisha and Chhattisgarh Police and flagged off the rally for Madhya Pradesh.

Youth should contribute to nation-building inspired by the ideals of Sardar Patel: Deputy Chief Minister Shri Vijay Sharma.

Addressing the ceremony, Deputy Chief Minister Shri Vijay Sharma said that the Iron Man Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel played a historic role in building an undivided India by integrating hundreds of princely states of the country. His contribution will always inspire the unity, integrity, and national consciousness of the country. He said that this bike rally is not just a journey from one place to another, but an important campaign to connect countrymen with the thread of national unity and to inspire them to build a drug-free society.

Deputy Chief Minister Shri Sharma said that systems like All India Services, GST, Aadhaar, One Nation-One Ration Card, and National Power Grid are working to connect different parts of the country. While there can be differences of opinion and among political parties in a democracy, everyone's commitment to the country's unity, integrity, and democratic values is paramount. He called upon the youth to embrace the ideals of Sardar Patel and actively contribute to nation-building.

Salute to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the security of the country.

Referring to the difficult circumstances arising due to Naxalism in Bastar, Deputy Chief Minister Shri Vijay Sharma said that significant achievements have been made towards peace and development in the region through the coordinated efforts of security forces, police, administration, and various agencies. He paid homage to the brave soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice of their lives for the country's security. He said that affected areas can be strongly connected to the mainstream of progress only by providing better opportunities for education, employment, and development along with lasting peace. He appealed to all citizens to strengthen national unity and ensure their participation in the country's progress.

National Bike Rally will pass through 28 states and 8 union territories.

This nationwide bike rally, organized on the occasion of National Unity Day, is part of a campaign to spread the message of national unity and de-addiction in 28 states and 8 union territories. This campaign has been divided into four major zones across the country: North, Central, South, and North-East. Organized with the participation of police from various states, central armed police forces, and central police organizations, this campaign will conclude on October 31, on the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat.

The Central Zone rally includes Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh. The rally, which started from Bhubaneswar, Odisha, reached Raipur on October 16 via Mahasamund. After the welcome and felicitation ceremony in Raipur, it reached Kabirdham on October 18 via Balodabazar-Bhatapara and Bemetara.

Felicitation of bike riders from Odisha and Chhattisgarh Police.

At the ceremony, Deputy Chief Minister Shri Vijay Sharma honored the leader of the Odisha Police Bike Rally team, Shri Samar Singh, and his fellow riders, and the leader of the Chhattisgarh Police Bike Rally team, Shri Ravindra Giri, and his colleagues by presenting them with mementos. He appreciated the efforts of the bike riders in spreading the message of national unity and de-addiction across the country. On this occasion, guests, youth, and citizens participated in the public awareness campaign by taking selfies with the message of de-addiction.

Deputy Chief Minister flagged off the rally.

At the conclusion of the program, Deputy Chief Minister Shri Vijay Sharma flagged off the National Bike Rally for Madhya Pradesh. The Kabirdham Police team, under the leadership of Police Sub-divisional Officer Shri Prashant Dewangan, and under the direction of Superintendent of Police Shri Jitendra Kumar Yadav, also joined the rally with the bike riders. The district police personnel traveled with the rally up to the district border at Dhawaipani, spreading the message of national unity and de-addiction. The rally will proceed through Jabalpur, Bhopal, and Indore in Madhya Pradesh and will reach Ekta Nagar, Gujarat on October 31.

The ceremony was attended by Municipal Council President Shri Chandraprakash Chandravanshi, Zila Panchayat President Smt. Ishwari Sahu, Janpad Vice President Shri Ganesh Tiwari, MLA representative Shri Golu Yadav, Collector Smt. Tuleeka Prajapati, Superintendent of Police Shri Jitendra Kumar Yadav, Additional Superintendent of Police Shri Hemasagar Sidar, Deputy Superintendent of Police Headquarters Shri Ashish Shukla, Police Sub-divisional Officer Shri Prashant Dewangan, along with police department officials and employees, youth trainers from Swami Vivekananda Academy, and a large number of dignitaries.

Was welcomed with garlands and tilak upon arrival in Kawardha.

It is noteworthy that upon entering Kabirdham district on October 18, the riders from Odisha and Chhattisgarh Police of the National Bike Rally were warmly welcomed with garlands and tilak at Signal Chowk in Kawardha. On this occasion, Superintendent of Police Shri Jitendra Kumar Yadav made the youth aware of the ill effects of drugs and appealed to them to stay away from drugs. He said that youth should channel their energy into education, sports, and positive activities and cooperate in building a drug-free society by informing the police about the illegal trade of narcotic substances.