A motor rally under the theme ‘respect democracy’ was organised to mark the observation of Indian Constitution Day in Churachandpur district on Friday.
The rally was held to spread awareness on the need to strengthen democracy. It was led by intending candidate Saikot (ST) assembly constituency George T Haokip under his ‘Shining Saikot’ initiative.
The rally was flagged off by one Romeo Haokip, a differently abled person at Peace Ground in Churachandpur district in the morning.
Hundreds of cars, autos and other taxis joined the rally which went to different roads, junctions and villages in the tribal hill district.
Banners which read ‘exercise your right to vote’, ‘respect democracy and the rule of law’, ‘refused to be silenced’ ‘Respect for human rights is an opportunity for transformative change in people's lives', etc. were displayed during the rally.
George T Haokip said, “Today, we must unite to ensure our democratic principles and values are respected and determined by the people to achieve the ideal of democracy.”
Convenor of the rally Hans Thangboi, said, “The rally aims at giving awareness to the masses to respect democratic values, rights of the citizen, free and fair election and human rights.”