2,000 participate in run for peace and non-violence

The second edition of India Infoline Limited (IIFL) Jain International Trade Organisation (JITO) ‘Ahimsa Run for Peace and Non-violence’ was held on Sunday, at Jala Vihar, PV Narasimha Rao Marg, Hyderabad. Vikas Raj, Chief Election Officer, flagged off the run. In all, 2,000 runners from the Jain community and outside participated in the run.
The run was organised in three different categories such as 3K, 5K and 10K. The route for the run was from Jala Vihar towards Sanjeevaiah Park. The total prize money – Rs 90,000 was given away to the winners.
In the 10K run, Naveen stood first in the male, 15 to 35 years category. He clocked 32.09.  Ramesh Chandra stood second with 33.07 followed by  Manvendra Singh third place with 33.21.
In the female category (15 to 35 years) Neha stood first with 49. 32 timing. Payal Jain stood second with 58. 57 timing followed by  Dr Sakshi, who stood third with her timing 1 hour 6 minutes 35 seconds.
Winners both male and female, 36 to 56 years, and 56 years above were given away cash prizes.
The Election Commission also utilised the opportunity to create voter awareness about forthcoming parliamentary elections.  They have put off a lot of standees and posters.  Vikas Raj urged all to go out and vote in the Indian Festival of Democracy.
Sushil Sancheti, Chairman, Paresh Shah, Chief Secretary, BL Bhandari, Treasurer of JITO Hyderabad said, “It was a unique run with a difference.  One purpose, one run-it is a run together for non-violence.  The run was organised simultaneously in 80-plus locations in India and 20-plus outside India and over one lakh runners participated.”
It was organised by JITO (Jain International Trade Organisation), the ladies’ wing.  JITO is an internationally recognised entity committed to socio-economic empowerment, value-centric education and community welfare which embodies the spirit of non-violence (Ahimsa) and harmony.