9th Edition of JK Tyre- Constitution Club of India Car Rally
Flagged Off
~Drive for the cause of Road Safety~
New Delhi, March 23, 2025: The 9th edition of the prestigious JK Tyre-Constitution Club of
India Car Rally for Parliamentarians was flagged off today from the Constitution Club of India
(CCI) premises in New Delhi. The event was graced by the Chief Guest, Shri Kiren Rijiju, Hon'ble
Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minister of Minority Affairs, along with the Guest of
Honour, Mr. Anshuman Singhania, Managing Director of JK Tyre & Industries, and other
distinguished dignitaries.
Since its inception in 2010, the CCI Rally has established itself as a significant platform
promoting road safety. This unique initiative brings together policymakers in a collective effort
to raise awareness about responsible driving. This year, over 50 parliamentarians, where Mr.
Anurag Thakur, Mr. Nishikant Dubey and Mr. Rajiv Pratap Rudy and other Members of
Parliament along with invited bureaucrats, senior journalists, and teams of armed forces
participated in the rally in their personal cars, reaffirming their dedication to safer roads while
paying homage parliamentarians who tragically lost their lives in road accidents.
To further support this endeavour, the rally route included a stop at the Traffic Park, where
participants revisited the fundamental rules of driving and tested their knowledge of road
safety signs. This interactive activity enhanced the overall experience and reinforced the
importance of safe driving. The grandeur of the event was further elevated by the stunning
display of classic and vintage cars, captivating attendees with their timeless charm
The motto of the Car rally is “Road Safety”. On this occasion we remember our distinguished
Members in Parliament whom we lost in road accidents. Some of the prominent names
includes Former President of India Shri Giani Zail Singh, Union Minister Shri Rajesh Pilot,
Union Minister & CM Shri Sahib Singh Verma, Union Minister Shri Yerrannaidu, MP Shri S.P.
Muthukumaran, MP Shri Shrikant Jichkar, MP Shri Mahendra Singh Bhati and MP Shri
Dayanand Sahay, Union Minister Shri Gopinath Munde, MP Shri Nandamuri Harikrishna, MP S
Rajendran and many others.
India has the second largest road network in the world ranging from most modern highways
stretching down to narrow, unpaved roads. Roads are the easiest way to access any part of the
country. Significantly, our politicians spend a major part of their life travelling for election
campaigns, meeting people in their respective constituencies or accessing their workplaces.
However, the pressure of time, exhaustive working hours and early morning to late night
travelling makes them more vulnerable to the fatalities on the road. We have lost several
Parliamentarians and Ministers in course of road accidents.
Shri Kiren Rijiju, Hon’ble Minister expressed his concern about road accidents and shared his
views that these types of rallies are essential to create awareness & promote road safety not
only for members in particular but the people of the Country in general.
Mr. Anshuman Singhania, Managing Director, JK Tyre, said, “The JK Tyre-CCI Rally exemplifies
our shared commitment to promoting safe and responsible driving. Road safety is not just
about following rules — it is about saving lives. With the expanding network of Indian roads and
national highways, the need to reinforce the message of road safety has become even more
critical and we at JK Tyre have been dedicated to this cause for over three decades. Through
awareness campaigns and product innovations, we remain dedicated to making our roads safer
and advocating for road discipline as both responsible citizens and industry leaders.”
Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Secretary, CCI also expressed his concern about the road accidents.
Ministry has taken multi-pronged efforts for strengthening automobile safety standards,
improving road infrastructure and other major initiatives under the vision of our Hon’ble Prime
Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi and Hon’ble Minister of Road Transport & Highways Shri
Nitin Gadkari.
Some of the most common reasons are found to be over speeding, use of mobile phone, riding
without helmets and driving without seat belts and accessing highways at unauthorized points,
roads & pedestrian crossing’s etc.
Shri Rudy also recalled the message of Hon. Prime Minister on Road Accident in “Mann Ki Baat”
where the Hon’ble Prime Minister has very deeply raised the tragedy caused by road accidents.
This alarming trend of road accidents and casualties has increased the severity and the
spiralling road accident numbers bring to the fore the urgency and the need to enhance the
awareness among the masses of this country
It is for this very same reason that Constitution Club of India in partnership with JK Tyre has
taken this initiative to ensure a campaign to save lives so that the country can reap its economic
dividends also.
The JK Tyre-CCI Rally followed a carefully planned route through the capital’s iconic landmarks,
amplifying the crucial message of road safety. Participants competed in the TSD (Time, Speed,
Distance) format, which focuses on precision rather than speed to encourage disciplined
driving. Each team comprised a driver and a navigator, with the navigator responsible for
following route instructions, calculating average speeds, and ensuring the team remained on
schedule, as any deviation resulted in penalty points. With specified times and speeds set
within legal limits, the FMSCI-compliant rally tested participants' navigational skills while
ensuring adherence to traffic norms.
The noble cause of road safety was supported by J K Tyre, IOCL, GAIL, Union Bank of India,
Patanjali Ayurved Limited, Petronet LNG Limited, Numaligarh Refinery Ltd, NBCC, BPCL and
Airports Authority of India.
The event will conclude with a grand prize distribution ceremony later in the evening at the
Constitution Club of India, where the winners will be felicitated by Shri Om Birla, Hon’ble
Speaker of Lok Sabha and Mr. Anshuman Singhania.