Cycle rally organized jointly by the Sports Association of India and Ramakrishna Mission in Asansol
Asansol, August 30: A colorful cycle rally was organized in Asansol with the aim of raising health awareness and encouraging the youth more towards sports. Organized jointly by the Sports Association of India and Asansol Ramakrishna Mission, this program turned into a festive mood on Sunday morning. Starting from the Rabindra Bhavan premises in Asansol, the cycle rally traversed various routes and officially concluded at the Asansol Ramakrishna Mission.
Eminent personalities were present at this important event. Present at the inaugural phase of the cycle rally at Asansol Rabindra Bhavan in the morning were Swami Soumatmananda Ji Maharaj, the able Secretary of Asansol Ramakrishna Mission, Krishnendu Mukherjee, MLA of Asansol North, Debtanu Bhattacharya, President of Asansol District BJP, and many others. At the beginning of the rally, the guests were warmly welcomed on behalf of the Asansol Ramakrishna Mission and mementos were handed over to them.
Speaking at the event, Swami Soumatmananda Ji Maharaj, Secretary of Asansol Ramakrishna Mission, said, "To build a strong nation, strong citizens are needed first. And for that, sports and physical exercise are extremely important. The epoch-making Swami Vivekananda also called upon the youth to be physically and mentally strong and to engage in sports. Guided by that ideal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken groundbreaking steps like the 'Khelo India' campaign. Keeping that goal in mind, today's cycle rally has been organized."
Present at the event, District BJP President Debtanu Bhattacharya praised this noble initiative of the Asansol Ramakrishna Mission. He said, "Swamiji used to say that playing football brings one much closer to God than reading the Gita. He always emphasized physical fitness because a healthy mind resides in a healthy body."
On the other hand, Asansol North MLA Krishnendu Mukherjee said, "There is no alternative to sports and physical labor to keep the body healthy and active in daily life. Prime_Minister Narendra Modi is also constantly encouraging spreading this message among the general public. Today's cycle rally has once again strongly highlighted that message."
Notably, students of Ramakrishna Mission, teachers, local athletes, and general citizens enthusiastically participated in this cycle rally starting from Rabindra Bhavan. As the line of cycles moved along the main streets of the city, passersby also applauded the initiative. Overall, today's cycle rally, organized with the message of physical fitness and building a strong and disciplined society, left a deep impression on the minds of the people of Asansol.
