Sixes, Cheers & Unity: When Rajinder Nagar Became a Mini Stadium
In an unprecedented initiative to combat exam stress, INSAF volunteers transformed Old Rajinder Nagar into a vibrant sports arena yesterday, organizing a massive live screening of the Cricket Champions Trophy final. Over 2000 UPSC aspirants put aside their books to enjoy the match in a carnival-like atmosphere, proving that #StressSeAzadi is possible!
Event Highlights
1. The Grand Setup
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30-foot LED screen installed at Rajinder Nagar Community Park
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Free snacks counter run by volunteer moms of aspirants
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Team-wise seating zones with customized cheer props
2. Special Guest of Honor
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Sh. Rajinder Singh Ji (SHO, Rajinder Nagar Police Station) joined as Chief Guest
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“This is how community policing should work – when police and students stand together as friends”
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Played a symbolic ‘first ball’ with an aspirant using a tennis ball
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3. Security & Smooth Management
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15 INSAF volunteers + 8 police officers managed crowd control
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Ambulance on standby as precaution (thanks to SDM’s support)
Why This Mattered
Police-Student Bonding
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Officers distributed safety pamphlets between innings
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Joint photo op with #BooksAndBats theme
Memorable Moments
🔹 Collective groan when India lost a wicket
🔹 Deafening cheers for boundary shots (neighbors thought India won!)
🔹 Spontaneous national anthem singing during powerplay
INSAF’s Message
“Competitive spirit belongs on cricket fields, not in cutthroat academic competition. We’re building a community that supports both dreams and downtime.”
What’s Next?
🎬 Monthly Movie Nights starting August 2025
🏆 Inter-PG Cricket League (Registrations open)
🩺 Mental Health Workshops with psychologists
Gratitude
We thank:
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Delhi Police for their proactive support
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Local vendors who donated snacks
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2000+ students who made this magical
“ये मैच तो खत्म हुआ, पर हमारा साथ बना रहेगा!”
– Team INSAF
9 March, 2025
