Governor Ram Naik and Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav flagged off a ‘Shanti Sadbhavna Cycle Yatra’ from Assam to Jammu & Kashmir, separately, maintaining that the Yatra will spread the message of love and peace.
Twenty-five young cyclists from various castes, communities and beliefs are taking part in this 60- day-long cycling expedition.
While the Governor flagged off the yatra from Raj Bhawan, the CM did so from his official 5, KD Marg residence.
Appreciating the spirit of the Yatra, Naik said that efforts should always be made to connect people and bring them closer. “Such expeditions teach the youth a lesson of love and peace,” he said.
Inhis address, the Chief Minister said that the message of the Yatra was to work for an unbiased society and bring about harmony among all communities, classes and religions. “This will inspire people to work for the betterment of the Indian society,” he said.
Yadav also appreciated the youngsters for their efforts to make people aware about environment conservation and promoting non-violence.
The Yatra was started by Sarv Seva Sangh and Gandhi Shanti Pratishthan. Initially it began from Kokrajhar, Assam in 2012 and later it was decided to extend it up to Jammu and Kashmir. The expedition, after travelling through Assam, West Bengal and Bihar has come to lucknow, from where it will meander its way through western UP, Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and finally culminate in Jammu & Kashmir.