No words can justify the love, support, encouragements showered by many throughout. Here is just a lame attempt to highlight some. And I firmly know, I can't name/cover all; so I sincerely Thank everyone associated in any form.
Love & Support:
It would be my stupidity, if I thank my parents for blessing me with their genes; that's the main reason behind all these. In simple words, I just owe my life to them; so there is no point in thanking them again-&-again; including my family-members.
I guess, GOD-Almighty won't mind, if I thank HIM after showing my respect to my parents.
We all have taken it for granted; but I would like to thank the great Motherland Bharat/INDIA for nurturing me with its rich values, and providing me with the best possible life in entire of the world. Malaysia has been second home for a while; and I love my home(s).
Sincere Thanks to ALL my friends, supports & followers for this journey on social media; for liking, sharing on my journey-page. Can't take explicit names; but Thanks to ALL.
Further, I don't know who to thank now for this, but the entity called INTERNET has done all wonders for me throughout.
Special thanks to Rotary Club - India & Malaysia, for constant support in all possible ways.
Last in the column, but most importantly; I would thank all associated personnel in Manipal University - INDIA & Malaysia for encouraging my attempt.
It was a Manipal International University, Malaysia and Rotary International joint project to raise awareness and funds for Global EndPolio mission.
Immensely thankful to the support extended by MMMC campuses at Malacca and Muar.
The throughout support during the journey provided by Rotary clubs at different cities was very pleasant.
Moral support and Media assistance by MAHE/India was commendable.
Without Dr. Sudhir Sengupta (from Malaysia), none of these campaigns were ever possible. Thank you sir for your blessings and handhold guidance.
Tour de Manipal (Dec-2016)::
It was a Campus Connect Cycling Expedition initiated by MIT, Manipal University, INDIA; to connect various Institutes on the way from Manipal-Karnataka to Manipal-Jaipur (INDIA).
Immensely thankful to the organizer MIT, Manipal University (Karnataka); and well supported by Manipal University (Jaipur).
The throughout support during the journey provided by Rotary clubs at different cities was very pleasant.
Double_K2K Attempt (May-June-2016)::
Words of Appreciation from our very own MIT Director, Dr. GK Prabhu, was highly encouraging (Manipal University, INDIA).
Highly energetic himself and fondly called People's Policeman, the Udupi District SP, (IPS) Mr. Annamalai sir (INDIA) appreciated previous attempts, and showed interest & encouraged for this Double_K2K; and the words coming from him meant a lot to me.
Encouraging words from Udupi District Deputy Commissioner Dr. Visal R. (IAS) sir was too inspirational.
Appreciate the words of encouragement by Dr. B Rajashekar, Dean, SOAHS, Manipal University (INDIA).
Thanking Col Prakash Chandra, Deputy Director (Gen. Services), Manipal University (INDIA); for his words of appreciation, & encouragement.
Positive encouragement from Mr. Avi Dandiya sir (USA) of Mohabbat ke Dange family is very motivating.
Encouraging words and support by The Logical Indian team (INDIA) is a great positive sign.
Big Thanks to Mr. Ganesh from Jyothi Cycle & Fitness @ Mangalore, Karnataka (INDIA); for encouraging me, and providing me with some required tool-kits at discounted rate.
High regards of appreciation to T-10 Sports (INDIA) for their support with customized event Jersey.
Support by Nishant Joseph @ Kanyakumari, Janmejay, Nitin @ Hyderabad; Sanjay @ Chindwara; Sanawar @ Delhi was so great of them.
The enormous support by Police Dept and The Indian Army was exemplary.
1500_Trial Version (Dec-2015) ::
SPECIAL thanks toDr. B Rajashekar, Dean, SOAHS, Manipal & Col Prakash Chandra, Deputy Director (Gen Service), Manipal University (INDIA); for their words of appreciation, encouragement & financial support.
Gala felicitation ceremony organized by Bhadrak Advocate Association (INDIA), which had the great faces including well-known figures from different belt of society, local political leaders, Bhadrak Zilla School teachers (my own school), Bhadrak Advocate Association members, Family, & Friends. Not to forget, the great media response at Bhadrak (my native town).
Great gesture from my ex-student & current-friend Janmejay Das (& his friends) at Hyderabad (INDIA) for a warm welcome and support for overnight stay & dinner offer... It was just so refreshing to see their enthusiasm; and Janmejay's full-body massage made me recharged for the further journey ahead.
Great warm welcome by Koraput Local, & Leaders. The reception at Koraput Railway Station (Staff) was very heart-touching. Hearty thanks to Vishu (Koraput, Railway, INDIA) for his exemplary gesture to guide me through the Eastern Ghats (Salur Ghat) with his bike.. He was just sticking with me, and stopping in every half km to be with me throughout (25 km ghat section); and beyond that 60 km till Koraput also he rode with me.
Also, Mr. Mubeen from Taj Cycles @ Kankanady, Mangalore, Karnataka (INDIA); for supporting me with cycle accessories at discountedrate, & technical guidance.