7,500 Mumbaikars take part in rally to felicitate Covid warriors

The Covid-19 pandemic saw frontline warriors work tirelessly to help others in their fight, from doctors and other health workers to police, civic officials and so many others. And an event held in Mumbai saluted their painstaking efforts. Held as as part of the celebrations of the 75th anniversary of India's Independence, a huge rally by Ekata Manch, brought together more than 7,500 citizens on the roads for this cause. They felicitated Covid warriors as a part of Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav.

In spite of rains, huge numbers participate to show love and support

Coming together for a cause: Participants during the march

The spirit of Mumbaikars was out in full at the event. They came from different parts of the western suburbs and gathered early with placards. The march began at Chacha Nehru Park near the Versova Metro Station at 4.30 pm and proceeded towards the Children's Welfare Center High School, Yari Road.

Says a spokesperson from the rally, "What a sight it was to see so many city folks come out to pay tribute to the Covid warriors! It was raining heavily since morning, but despite that they came out in large numbers and extended their love and support."
It was also endearing to see special participants such as wheelchair-bound people and ones with special needs, taking part. Representatives of various NGOs and citizens from nearby joined in and carried with messages on their signs and placards to praise the Covid warriors and celebrate Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav.

Special tribute paid to grave diggers, others
The rally was followed by the felicitation of the Covid-19 warriors at the ground at 6.30pm. Along with Ekata Manch, Nidhi Choudhari (IAS) District Collector and District Legal Services Authority Mumbai Suburban felicitated 25 of these Covid-19 warriors from various essential sectors. Among members of municipal and police force and paramedical staff were the unsung heroes - the grave diggers - who worked hard and relentlessly during the pandemic. These grave diggers at kabrastans, cemeteries and attendants at crematoriums gave yeoman services, round-the-clock, were also among those honoured.