Motorcycle Rally from Madhya Pradesh Spreads Message of National Unity and Anti-Drug Campaign
A 7-member police motorcycle rally from Madhya Pradesh has been flagged off from Bhopal, aiming to promote national unity and a drug-free society.
National Unity and Anti-Drug Message Initiated from Madhya Pradesh
The Cliff News | Bhopal | October 22, 2026 A 7-member police motorcycle rider team from Madhya Pradesh was flagged off from Bhopal today, with the objective of participating in the National Unity Day celebrations in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, on October 31st, marking the birth anniversary of the Iron Man, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The rally also aims to spread the message of national unity, social harmony, and a drug-free society to the masses.
The motorcycle rally was flagged off by the Director General of Police, Mr. Kailash Makwana, at Lal Parade Ground, Bhopal. This nationwide motorcycle rally has been organized in coordination with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), involving participants from Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, and West Bengal under Zone-2 Central, and Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Assam, and Sikkim under Zone-4 North East.
A total of 146 bike riders from 14 states, including Madhya Pradesh, had reached Bhopal after covering approximately 2,500 kilometers. From here, the rally team will proceed along its designated route, reaching Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, on October 26, 2026, and will register their participation in the main National Unity Day ceremony and parade scheduled for October 31, 2026.
Message of National Unity and Anti-Drug Resolve
Addressing the flag-off ceremony, Director General of Police, Mr. Kailash Makwana, stated that this motorcycle rally is not just a journey but a nationwide message of national unity, discipline, courage, and public awareness against drugs.
He mentioned that it is a matter of pride for Madhya Pradesh that police officers and personnel from various states are embarking on this journey with a common purpose. Mr. Makwana highlighted the goal set under the leadership of the Honorable Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi, and Union Home Minister, Mr. Amit Shah, to make the country drug-free by December 2029.
He emphasized the need for collective participation from society, alongside the police forces, to realize this national resolve and expressed confidence that the motorcycle rally will garner broader public support for this campaign. He recalled the historic role of the Iron Man, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, in the context of India's unity and integrity, who played a significant role in building an undivided India by integrating numerous princely states after independence.
Sardar Patel's life was described as an inspiration of strong will, dedication to the nation, and collective efforts, whose birth anniversary is celebrated nationwide as National Unity Day on October 31st.
'Fight Against Drugs' as the Primary Message
The primary message of this motorcycle rally is 'Fight Against Drugs'. As the participants travel along their designated routes, they will raise awareness among people, especially the youth, in various cities, towns, and rural areas about the ill effects of narcotics.
Mr. Makwana stated that through the National Unity Day parade held in Ekta Nagar, commitment to the nation's unity, integrity, and national pride will be displayed. He also informed that Madhya Pradesh's Hawk Force contingent and the Madhya Pradesh Police Band will also participate in the parade in Gujarat, and the motorcycle rally participants will also join this prestigious event upon their arrival.
The Director General of Police described the illegal drug trade as a serious challenge to society, particularly the younger generation. He urged every segment of society, along with the police, to play an active role in protecting the youth from the ill effects of drugs and building a healthy society. The motorcycle rally, passing through various regions, will carry the message of awareness against drugs on a wide scale.
He mentioned that the Madhya Pradesh Police, with the message ‘Distance from Drugs is Necessary’, is conducting extensive public awareness campaigns alongside taking action against narcotics, which have yielded positive results and require continuous effort.
Special Focus on Safety and Discipline
Mr. Makwana advised all participants in the rally to pay special attention to road safety and discipline during their journey. He appealed to them to fully adhere to traffic rules, wear helmets, take adequate rest, and not continue traveling in a state of extreme fatigue.
He extended best wishes to all riders for a safe journey and for their participation in the prestigious National Unity Day event. The team consists of 7 members selected from various districts and wings of the state, led by Inspector of Police, Mr. Dhananjay Sharma. The team includes Assistant Sub-Inspector (Arms) Mr. Prabhanshu Singh, Constable Mr. Arvind Jatav, Constable Mr. Shobhit Parteti, Constable Mr. Hemant Kumar Parmar, Constable Mr. Durgesh Kumar, and Constable Mr. Govind Katare.
On this occasion, Additional Director General of Police SAF, Mr. D. Srinivas Varma, stated that the departure of police riders from various states from Lal Parade Ground, Bhopal, on the occasion of National Unity Day is a moment of pride and joy for Madhya Pradesh.
He said that this rally will not only strengthen the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’ (One India, Great India) but also inspire youth to stay away from drugs. The Madhya Pradesh Police, under the ‘Distance from Drugs is Necessary’ campaign, is continuously making efforts against narcotics and for public awareness, and such national-level initiatives play a crucial role in providing broad public support to these efforts and effectively conveying the message to the youth.
Team captains from various states participating in the rally include Inspector Mr. Samar Singh from Odisha, Head Constable Mr. Ravindra Kumar from Chhattisgarh, Sub-Inspector Mr. Sanjeev Roy from West Bengal, Inspector of Police Mr. Dhananjay Sharma from Madhya Pradesh, DSP Mr. Meraj Hussain from Bihar, DSP Mr. Shankar Kamti from Jharkhand, DSP Mr. Sudarshan Das from Tripura, DSP Mr. Jeremiah from Mizoram, Sub-Inspector Mr. Sagar from Meghalaya, Inspector Mr. Albert from Manipur, Sub-Inspector Mr. CHsoo from Nagaland, Mr. Ajit Yadav from Arunachal Pradesh, Inspector Mr. Neeraj from Assam, and ASI Mr. Anil Sherpa from Sikkim.
During the program, DGP Mr. Kailash Makwana honored all the captains by presenting them with mementos. At the end of the program, Commandant of the Seventh Battalion, Mr. Hitesh Choudhary, expressed his gratitude.
Present on this occasion were Special Director General of Police Mr. Pankaj Srivastava, Mr. Adarsh Katiyar, Principal Secretary Mrs. Sonali Pokshe Wayangankar, Additional Director General of Police Mr. Anshuman Yadav, Mr. Solomon Yash Kumar Minz, Police Commissioner Mr. Sanjay Kumar, NCB official Mr. Vikas, along with police riders from various states of India, including Madhya Pradesh, and officials from Central Armed Police Forces.