Every December, enthusiasts
wait for the high-profile car rally organised by the Constitution Club of
India. But this year, it's likely to be a lacklustre affair, with the vintage
cars of the MPs not being allowed in the rally due to the stipulations of the
National Green Tribunal (NGT). However, the vintage cars will be put in display
for the visitors.
This is followed by NGT's order that bans running vintage cars on Delhi roads. However, experts told Mail
Today, that the green tribunal allows vintage car rallies when permission is
sought. "The Constitution Club organises just a car rally in which there
can be vintage cars. In earlier editions of the rally, such vintage cars did
participate," said Tutu Dhawan, auto analyst and organiser of the CCI car
rally. Vintage cars have been major attractions of this car rally. It was
pioneered by the present Punjab governor VP Singh Badnore, who was the convener
of the CCI car rally when he was a Rajya Sabha member. The old cars earned
praises from all quarters, including Vice President Hamid Ansari.
"Vintage cars never
fail to attract because of their classic looks. Each one of them has an
identity and an equally amazing history," Dhawan added. With this car
rally, the Parliamentarians also try to spread the message of safe driving.
"This year, the car rally will be held on December 11. The theme of the
rally is road safety," a CCI official said. "The rise in number of
road accidents leading to loss of life is a serious concern. Our politicians
spend a lot of time travelling on the roads while campaigning and meeting
people. Safety and discipline on roads is very important. We are attempting to
convey the message of road safety by organising a car rally every year," said
organising committee member Shahnawaz Hussain. The rally is expected to be
attended by people from across the social spectrum.
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