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Mandaviya Leads Varanasi Youth in 5.5-Kilometre Fitness Cycle Rally
Union minister Mansukh Mandaviya led a fitness and anti-drug event with more than 1,000 participants in Varanasi.
What happened
Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya led the 94th Fit India Sundays on Cycle event in Varanasi. More than 500 cyclists and 1,000 participants joined meditation, cultural and fitness activities, took an anti-drug pledge, and cycled 5.5 kilometres from Namo Ghat to Sampurnanand Sanskrit University. Athletes associated with the 2026 Asian Games were also honoured.
Why it matters
The event promoted fitness, mental wellbeing and drug-free living among young people, but the source identifies no direct business, employment or market consequence.
Source: Press Information Bureau (India)