“RIDE FOR MEN’S COMMISSION: WE HAVE A COMMISSION OR AAYOG FOR ANIMALS IN INDIA, BUT WHY NOT FOR MEN ? : ROHIT DOGRA
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The world renowned bikers Dr Amjadkhan Nadim Shaikh and Sandeep Pawaria started this journey on 31st May 25 from Faridabad to cover over 16,000 km -20 states- 37 days journey across India. The first-ever nationwide bike ride Part 2.0 to advocate for the establishment of a National Commission for Men in India and road safety. This historic bike ride for the recognition of men's rights has reached Chandigarh on Monday.
Renowned bikers Dr Amjadkhan Nadim Shaikh and Sandeep Pawaria have started this journey to raise awareness about critical issues affecting men such as the rising male suicides, rising husband murders, men’s mental and physical health, misuse of gender-based laws and domestic violence on men.
This transformative journey has already passed key cities including Lucknow, Patna, Ranchi, Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Vizag, Kondagaon, Nagpur, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Madurai, Kanyakumari, Thrissur, Mangalore, Goa, Kolhapur, Pune, Mumbai, Surat, Ahmedabad, Ujjain, Bhopal, Gwalior, Jaipur, Panipat and Chandigarh. After this the riders will travel through Jammu, Kargil, Leh, Manali, Shimla and Delhi.
STARTLING REALITIES EVERY YEAR IN INDIA:
š Every 1.5 Minutes – A Man Dies in a Road Accident. š Every 4.5 Minutes – A Man Dies by Suicide.
š Every 6.5 Minutes – A Married Man Ends His Life Due to Domestic Issues.
Welcoming the riders, Mr.Rohit Dogra, one of the founders of Save Indian Family-Chandigarh, emphasized on the urgent need for setting up the National Commission for Men and separate the Women and Child Welfare Commission for the benefit of children, who are the future of this nation. He further said, "Today, thousands of the men in the country are suffering financially, physically, mentally and morally due to the gender-biased laws, which are broadly being misused by few women and some set of legal practitioners. This ride for Men's Commission initiative seeks to resolve the challenges confronting men."
Mr.Rohit Dogra said that the Volunteers of Save Indian Family-Chandigarh have been crucial in attending the distress calls from men and stopped many in taking the extreme steps.
Speaking to media in Press Club, Chandigarh bike rider Amjadkhan said, "This initiative is not merely about raising awareness; it is about driving tangible change in the society.
The all-India ride welcomes participants from cities across India to join at any point and leave at any point along the route or even meet and greet.
Mr. Rohit Dogra further said that the journey of the "Ride for Men's Commission Part 2.0" initiative symbolizes a collective endeavor to champion the rights and well-being of men in India. Let us unite in solidarity to ensure that the voices and concerns of men are not only heard but acted upon.