BY NAWAZ SHAIkH
Panaji: 31-year-old Ravi Verma, who is on a solo ride across the country collecting messages for the India Army, has so far collected 3000 messages which he will soon be delivering to the soldiers on the borders.
According to Ravi, he is expressing his gratitude for the Indian Army by collecting messages- posters, letters and 'thank you' notes from the people across the country.
Ravi was given a token of appreciation for his efforts by the hands of Varun Carvalho, Goa based singer, in the midst of Nikhil Desai, Managing Director, Goa Tourism Development Corporation and Mac Vaz, founder president Cashew Feni Distillers & Bottlers Association.
Ravi who is originally from Jaipur, has already travelled 18,000 kilometres on the bike so far.
While speaking to Gomantak Times, Verma, who is a student of BSc IT, informed that he began his ride for 29 state capitals and five Union Territories on August 15 from Jaipur.
“It was a documentary that changed my life. The idea to collect thanking message for the Indian Army came on my mind while watching a documentary film in 2014. After which wanted to do do something to thank the the efforts of the Army posted across India, because of whom we are able to live freely without any fear,” Ravi told Gomantak Times.
Stating that he has already covered Gurgaon, Panipat, Amritsar, Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Manali, Shimla and Dehradun. Agra, Lucknow, Patna, and North Eastern States, Ravi said, “From Goa I will be going to Kerala to collect the messages for the Indian Army.”
Ravi told that the support from everyone until now have been phenomenal. “I have already received more than 3000 messages for the Indian Army. I go to school and even the small children give their messages to the Army, it is a very heart touching moment,” he added.
While speaking about the funding of the ride Ravi said, “Entirely is self funded. I wanted to ask for sponsors but I did not. However, wherever I go people appreciate my efforts when they tell them the idea behind it. Many even offer their places for stay.”
Stating that he follows all the traffic rules the 31-year-old said, “I ride very slowly with full protection as I only cover around 200-500 km per day and do not ride during night. I avoid rash driving and only make sure I am wearing helmet while driving and respect all traffic rules.”
Giving out message the people of India Ravi said, “Whenever you see any army guy, just go and thank him. Tell them that they are doing a wonderful job, and trust me, that is all they need.”
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