Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav participated in 28 km long cycle marathon during Saifai Mahatosov and pedaled over 25 km without a break amid the high security.
“Cycle is true the associate of a poor man. It is a vehicle of poor and does not need petrol or diesel. It saves environment and also make a person healthy,’ Yadav said while flagging off cycle marathon on Tuesday.
After flagging off the cycle marathon, which started from lion Safari on the outskirts of Etawah city, Yadav cycled for about 25 km to encourage the cyclists participating in the event. He cycled from St Mary’s School to Saifai amid the tight security. Chief Minister said that his Government is promoting cycle in a big way. “My Government has reduced VAT on cycle,” he said.
This decision has made cycle more popular among poor. Government wants more and more people should use cycle in their daily routine. Cycle tracks are being constructed in lucknow, Noida and Agra. It should be made accessible to the people, he added. later, CM distributed prize among the winners.