Army Chief flags off an all women motorcycle rally as part of Kargil Vijay Diwas celebration

The bike rally commemorates 24 years of victory over Pakistan in the Kargil War of 1999. It also aims to highlight the indomitable spirit of women.

Indian Army launched a Tri-Services ‘Nari Sashaktikaran Women Motorcycle Rally’ here on July 18, 2023.

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18 Jul 2023, 11:39 am

New Delhi: Indian Army launched a Tri-Services ‘Nari Sashaktikaran Women Motorcycle Rally’ here on July 18, 2023. Army Chief General Manoj Pande flagged off the all-women Motorcycle Rally from National War Memorial in New Delhi to Kargil War Memorial, Dras (Ladakh). The bike rally commemorates 24 years of victory over Pakistan in the Kargil War of 1999. It also aims to highlight the indomitable spirit of women.

Mrs Archana Pande, Chairperson of the Army Wives Welfare Association was also present at the occasion. A host of military and civilian dignitaries including Head Business – Premium of TVS Motor Company and other sponsors were present on the occasion. The Rally members were motivated and cheered by a large crowd which had gathered at the venue.

The 25-member strong tri-services team includes two Veer Naris, one of whom is a serving officer, 10 serving Indian Army Women officers, one woman officer each from Indian Air Force and Indian Navy, three women soldiers of Indian Army and eight Armed Forces spouses.

The team will celebrate the decisive victory of the Armed Forces in the Kargil War and pay tribute to the soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice in service of the Nation. The Rally will cover a total distance of approximately 1000 kilometres, wherein the team will traverse through the plains of Haryana, Punjab and high mountain passes of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh to reach Kargil War Memorial in Dras on July 25.

During the Rally, the team will interact with NCC Cadets, students from various schools and colleges, Veterans and Veer Naris. For this Rally, the Indian Army has partnered with TVS Motor Company and the participants will be riding on TVS Ronin motorcycles.

Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pande complimented the entire team for taking up such a challenging journey which highlights qualities of determination, Nari Shakti and the vital role played by women in Nation Building.

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