Riders who gathered in Nagaland for the Republic Day Bike Rally on January 26.
Dimapur, January 26 (MExN): Friends On Wheels Motorcycle Club Nagaland, in collaboration with 9 Assam Rifles Jalukie, organised the “Ride With Pride – Vol. V” Bike Rally on the 77th Republic Day, bringing together 237 riders, including female participants, from across Nagaland, Karbi Anglong, and West Bengal.
The rally, held under the motto “Driven by Youth, Powered by Speed,” aimed to showcase patriotism, unity, and youth energy. The event received support from Bharat Petroleum and Xude. Brigadier Mayank Singh Janwal, DIG, HQ 6 Sector Assam Rifles, was the chief guest, accompanied by Kamal Bilala Jain, Nagaland State Treasurer, BJP, and brand ambassador of Friends On Wheels Motorcycle Club Nagaland.
Riders were welcomed by Abhijeet Bharadwaj, President of Friends On Wheels Motorcycle Club Nagaland, and felicitated by Raja Paul and club members. The rally was flagged off at 7:20 AM by Brigadier Janwal from City Tower, Dimapur, and concluded at 9 Assam Rifles, Jalukie. Participants were received by Assam Rifles jawans, NCC cadets, and local residents.
The programme included the unfurling of the national flag, an address by Col. Mohit Bansal of 9 Assam Rifles, and a patriotic band performance. Activities such as Tug of War, Slow Bike Race, traditional games, and the Fittest Rider competition engaged participants and spectators, with winners awarded prizes.
The rally celebrated Republic Day while strengthening ties between civilians, youth, and the Indian Armed Forces, promoting unity, discipline, and patriotism.
