Guwahati, Oct 6: In an extraordinary display of determination and courage, para-cyclist Rakesh Banik from Kaliabor has completed a remarkable 7,000-km transcontinental cycling expedition from Russia to Assam, defying all odds and inspiring millions across the globe.

Banik, who lost his right leg in a road accident years ago, began his journey in April from Moscow, traversing through Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, China, Tibet, and Nepal, before finally reaching Guwahati via Siliguri.

Sharing the news of Banik’s return to Assam on social media, Agriculture Minister Atul Bora hailed Banik’s accomplishment as a “truly extraordinary feat”.

“Defying all odds, he recently completed an extraordinary transcontinental cycling expedition from Russia to Assam, covering nearly 7,000 km — a remarkable fea

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