New Delhi, Oct 2 (UNI) Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju flagged in the CRPF Divyang Yodha Cycle rally that began its journey from Sabarmati Ashram, Gujarat and culminated here at Rajpath on Friday on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti.

Before the event, Rijiju payed floral tributes at the Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi on his 151st birth anniversary here at Rajghat on Friday.

The CRPF Divyang Yodha Cycle rally has covered about 1000Km to reach Delhi in the last 16 days.

Speaking on the occasion the minister said that the internal security warriors of the Central Reserve Police Force are actively serving the country across several conflict zones. CRPF Brave hearts have made supreme sacrificein the service Of the nation. Many fearless warriors suffer grievous injuriesand lose limb or Vital organs during their service.

Appreciating the courage and determination of the team, the Sports Minister said that CRPF has also fervently participated in the Fit India Movement across the country and also lauded the professionalism of the force.

"It is pertinent to mention that among the participants is Shaurya Chakra recipient R K Singh, Second-in-Command CRPF, who lost his leg in an operation in Lohardaga Jharkhand when a series of close to 200 IED explosions were triggered by Maoists on May 3 in 2012," Rijiju said.

The Cycle Rally team consisted of 6 Women of CRPF Mahila Battalions who have shown strong determination and courage throughout the rally.

The rally of intrepid warriors was joined by Dr A P Maheshwari, DG CRPF who led the yatra from Gurugram to Rajpath. Secretary of Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice Empowerment Shakuntala D Gamlin and other dignitaries were also present on

this occasion.

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