Monday, 24 March 2025: Ahmedabad The Shaurya Yatra, a historic motorcycle rally organized to commemorate the courage, resilience, and legacy of the Assam Rifles, successfully concluded on
24 March 2025 at the Rann of Kutch. The rally, flagged off from Vijaynagar, Arunachal Pradesh, on 10 March 2025, traversed nine states and covered over 4,000 km, culminating in a grand flagging-in ceremony on Assam Rifles Day at the Rann of Kutch
Key objectives of the rally were:
a) Strengthening Civil-Military Relations: Engaging with communities across India and showcasing Assam Rifles’ contributions to national security and development.
b) Inspiring the Youth: Visiting schools and colleges to motivate students toward careers in the Armed Forces and instill patriotism and discipline.
c) Honouring Ex-Servicemen (ESM): Interacting with veterans, acknowledging their sacrifices, and reinforcing Assam Rifles’ commitment to its fraternity.
d) Promoting National Integration: Uniting diverse regions through shared pride in India’s military and cultural heritage.
The rally commenced from Vijaynagar, Arunachal Pradesh, passed through key locations, receiving ceremonial receptions at major stops:
➡Vijaynagar → Jairampur → Jorhat → Dimapur → Guwahati → Siliguri → Patna → Varanasi → Gwalior → Udaipur → Ahmedabad → Bhuj → Rann of Kutch
At each location, the rally was welcomed with enthusiasm by ex-servicemen, students, and local communities. Public interactions, patriotic events, and cultural performances marked the journey.
Motto of the Rally: “Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat”
Key highlights of the rally were:
- A Historic Collaboration: One of the longest-ever joint motorcycle rallies conducted by the Indian Army, Assam Rifles, and civilian youth from Arunachal Pradesh.
- Veteran Engagement: Over 400 ex-servicemen were honored through interactive sessions and public ceremonies.
- Youth Outreach: Visits to five schools and interactions with over 3,000 students, inspiring them with sessions on patriotism, discipline, and career opportunities in the Armed Forces.
- Grand Culmination: The rally concluded with the unfurling of the Assam Rifles flag at the Rann of Kutch, celebrating 190 years of Assam Rifles on 24 March 2025.
At each stop, the rally was welcomed with traditional cultural performances, community engagements, and public outreach programs, reinforcing Assam Rifles’ commitment to fostering unity and national pride. The rally was officially flagged in at the Rann of Kutch in a grand ceremony organized by the “Bald Eagle Brigade”, marking a momentous occasion in the history of Assam Rifles. The Shaurya Yatra was more than just a bike rally, it was a journey of courage, endurance, and unity. As the dust settles at the Rann of Kutch, the spirit of this remarkable expedition will continue to inspire generations, echoing the Assam Rifles’ motto: “Friends of the North East.”
