Srinagar, Aug 12: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today today felicitated the 79 Cyclists, who participated in the ‘Pedal for Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’ rally, organised by Border Security Force. The Cycle rally was organised as a part of 79th Independence Day celebrations.
The Cyclists comprising 40 local youth and 39 BSF Personnel covered 79 KMs (BSF Campus Bandipora-Manasbal- Sumbal-Shalateng-Hyderpora- Bakshi Stadium- Frontier HQ, BSF Kashmir, Humhama) and celebrated the core ideal of our India’s diversity, spirit of national unity and fostered a sense of common identity.
Today felicitated 79 Cyclists of BSF’s ‘Pedal for Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’ rally to celebrate 79th Independence Day this year. The Cyclists covered 79 KMs and celebrated the core ideal of our rich diversity, spirit of national unity & fostered a sense of common identity. pic.twitter.com/RltPxSeAXF
— Office of LG J&K (@OfficeOfLGJandK) August 12, 2025
“BSF’s ‘Pedal for Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’ rally passing through numerous towns and villages along the way inspired the young generation and reminded them about the vision of our founding fathers and their ideals of selfless service. It is a bounden duty of every citizen of J&K to pursue that path and build Jammu Kashmir of their dreams,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
“From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, India is one. The heart and soul of 140 crore Indians are united and we are a big family of 140 crore members. This spirit and bond of family must strengthen our unity. We must inculcate the spirit of ‘Nation First’ and every citizen must prioritize nation-building over personal interests,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
This rally passing through numerous towns & villages along the way inspired young generation and reminded them about the vision of our founding fathers & their ideals of selfless service. It is bounden duty of every citizen of J&K to pursue that path & build J&K of their dreams. pic.twitter.com/ZI39DrXRP4
— Office of LG J&K (@OfficeOfLGJandK) August 12, 2025
The Lieutenant Governor also urged the society to be cautious and vigilant against the divisive elements who are trying to disrupt peace and social harmony. He further called upon the enlightened citizens and civil society members to participate in Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan, and encourage every family to be part of this Maha Yagya.
On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor also paid tribute to the civilians who were martyred in the Pakistan-sponsored terror attack in Pahalgam.
“Through Operation Mahadev and Operation Sindoor, we have avenged Pakistan’s brutality. If the terrorist country Pakistan sheds the blood of our citizens, then it will have to pay a very heavy price,” he said.
IG BSF Kashmir Frontier, Ashok Yadav; IG STC BSF Kashmir, Solomon Yash Kumar Minz; Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat; SSP Budgam Nikhil Borkar, other senior officials of BSF, civil and police administration, cyclists, and youth in large number were present at the felicitation ceremony.
