The Raahgiri Day being organised every Sunday at Boat Club is becoming a huge centre of attraction for the Bhopalites as they enjoy participation in the physical exercises along with the various activities being organised there.
Notably, to promote public transport and to make the citizens aware of the traffic security measures and health, the Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) will observe ‘Pedestrian Day’ here at the Boat Club road on Sundays.
The theme of Rahgiri Day is ‘Apni Raahien Apni Azadi’ under which the Bhopalites enjoyed a lot of activities at the Boat Club. On the occasion, MP Alok Sanjar was also present and along with the Bhopalites participated in various games being organised.
Moreover, Sanjar also played hockey with the players and boost up their enthusiasm and confidence. Further, Sanjar also wrote a message on road for the citizens. He also said that every Sunday he will participate in the Rahgiri Day.
On the occasion, the Police Band performed melodious songs of Bollywood leaving the citizens enthralled. As the band played the music, the citizens enjoyed their activities even more.
Notably, the Rahgiri Day is being observed to not only to aware the Bhopalites about traffic security measures but also to inform them about being healthy. A ‘No Vehicle Zone’ is also announced at Boat Club on the D-day and the citizens are asked to cycle, walk, jog and skate there. Further, for a mass awareness programme about health Yoga, Aerobic, Zumba and games like cricket, kho-kho and other body lifting activities are also being organised. The Bhopalites in huge number participated in the various activities organised under Apni Raahien Apni Azaadi.
The citizens also participated in Swachchh Bharat Mission and cleaned the streets of the Boat Club. Notably, the Rahgiri Day is organised every Sunday at Boat Club from
6 am to 12 noon. BMC Commissioner Tejaswini S Naik has urged the citizens to actively participate in Pedestrian Day to make it a success.