Shimla (HP): Like every year, the famous IEC University located at Atal Shiksha Kunj, Solan, successfully organized ‘BBN Bike Ride’ on the occasion of Himachal Statehood Day and Republic Day. Through this two-day program, the youth were given the message of respecting the motherland by staying away from drugs. This grand bike rally was organized on 25th January from Delhi to IEC University and the next day on 26th January from IEC University via Baddi back to Delhi, amidst full security arrangements. More than 60 bikers and others have participated in this bike ride organized on the theme “Himachal by Heart, Indian by Spirit”.
By hoisting the flag in the premises of IEC University on the morning of 26 January, everyone took a pledge to continue working in the interest of the country. On this occasion, cultural programs based on patriotism were also organized by the students. Vice Chancellor of IEC University, Mr. Prof. Ashok Puri expressed his gratitude to Mr. Ajitesh Choudhary, son of Chief Parliamentary Secretary (Industry, Revenue and Town Planning), Mr. Ram Kumar Choudhary, for being present in this program for making this mega event successful.
In this program, a music festival based on the theme “Nasha Bhagao Himachal Bachao” was also organized in collaboration with the famous Dhvani Social Awareness Forum of Panchkula. All the 12 artists present at the concert created a great atmosphere with Himachali, Punjabi and Hindi songs and poems. The management of IEC University presented Kajal Mangalamukhi, President of Mangalamukhi Samaj, Mayur Singh, President of Youth and Cultural Welfare Committee, Hitesh Pahwa from HIT Charitable Trust, Vishal Khullar, President of Dhvani Social Welfare and Cultural Welfare Society, Dr. Vaneet Gupta from I Hate Polythene and The cooperation of the police was also appreciated and thanked. Students and professors of IEC University along with members of Delhi’s famous DRER (Delhi Royal Enfield Riders) bikers group also participated enthusiastically in this mega event. At the end of the program all the participants were felicitated.
