CRPF’s 95 Battalion Holds Tiranga Motorcycle Rally Across Varanasi

VARANASI: Personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force’s 95 Battalion conducted a Tiranga motorcycle rally in Varanasi as part of the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign ahead of Independence Day.

The organised ride carried the national flag through city roads and was intended to encourage residents to display the Tricolour respectfully at homes and workplaces. Security personnel participated on motorcycles while traffic was managed along the route.

Symbolism and road discipline

Uniformed participation gives a patriotic campaign a strong visual presence, but a motorcycle rally must also model the road behaviour expected from the public. Helmets, lane discipline, controlled speed and clear traffic coordination are as important as the flags. The available report did not indicate any safety incident during the event.

The CRPF has a long operational role in internal security and public-order support. Independence Day outreach places personnel in a different setting—visible not during an emergency but in a civic campaign. That can help residents, particularly young people, see the institution through service, discipline and public engagement.

Respectful use of the flag

Har Ghar Tiranga has expanded the number of flags displayed in neighbourhoods, markets and institutions. Organisers should pair distribution and rallies with practical guidance: flags must not touch the ground, be used as disposable decoration or be abandoned with ordinary waste after the celebration.

Schools and resident groups can use the campaign to explain the Ashoka Chakra, the meaning of the colours and the constitutional values associated with the flag. Without that context, a rally risks becoming only a moving photo opportunity.

Traffic arrangements also matter in a city already managing Sawan crowds, changing river conditions and construction diversions. Advance route information helps commuters avoid inconvenience and keeps the event from undermining its public message.

The 95 Battalion’s rally was one of several Tricolour events being held across Varanasi in the days before August 15. Its distinct contribution was the disciplined presence of a central force. The lasting value will depend on what follows the ride: respectful flag practices, conversations with citizens and the idea that patriotism is expressed not only through slogans but through safe conduct, public service and equal regard for fellow residents on the road.

Organisers should also account for flags after the campaign. Collection points can prevent damaged Tricolours from being left on roads or mixed with waste. That final act is less photogenic than a rally but closely aligned with its message: national symbols deserve care before, during and after the celebration.