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Raahgiri Brings Cycling and Fitness Activities to Connaught Place
Connaught Place hosted a public event called Raahgiri Day on Sunday morning.
Part of the area was opened for residents to take part in activities.
A cycle rally began with Delhi minister Ashish Sood flagging it off.
People could try activities such as yoga, Zumba, badminton and cricket.
There were also folk dances and puppet shows.
The event was organised with the Sundays on Cycle initiative.
The band Euphoria performed at Central Park.
Sood said cycling can help people stay fit and reduce air pollution.
He also said the Delhi government is working on cycling tracks and cleaner travel.
Connaught Place’s Inner Circle hosted Raahgiri Day activities on Sunday morning.
A cycle rally was flagged off by Delhi Cabinet Minister Ashish Sood.
Activities included yoga, Zumba, badminton, cricket, folk dance and puppet shows.
The event was organised jointly with the Sundays on Cycle initiative.
Euphoria performed at Central Park; Sood said cycling can support fitness and help reduce air pollution.
- Who
- Residents took part; Delhi Cabinet Minister Ashish Sood flagged off the cycle rally.
- What
- Raahgiri Day brought cycling, fitness activities and live music to Connaught Place.
- Where
- Connaught Place’s Inner Circle and Central Park, New Delhi.
- When
- Sunday morning; the article does not provide a date.
- Why
- The event promoted cycling and physical fitness; Sood said cycling can also help reduce air pollution.
Key facts
- Event
- Raahgiri Day, organised jointly with the Sundays on Cycle initiative
- Location
- Connaught Place’s Inner Circle, New Delhi
- Timing
- Sunday morning
- Rally
- Flagged off by Delhi Cabinet Minister Ashish Sood
- Activities
- Cycling, yoga, Zumba, badminton, cricket, folk dance and puppet shows
- Music
- Euphoria performed at Central Park
- Government measures cited
- Dedicated cycling tracks and measures under the Electric Vehicle Policy
Quotes
Ashish Sood
Delhi Cabinet Minister who flagged off the cycle rally
“Delhi government is making every effort to develop dedicated cycling tracks across the city and is also implementing various measures under the Electric Vehicle Policy to curb air pollution and promote cleaner mobility”
thehansindia.com










