'Commendable And Inspiring': PM Modi Lauds Karnataka BJP MLA's Bengaluru-Kanyakumari Cycle Ride

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday commended Karnataka BJP MLA S Suresh Kumar for his remarkable achievement of cycling from Bengaluru to Kanniyakumari. The 70-year-old Kumar undertook this challenging 702 km journey over five days, despite having recently recovered from a rare neurological condition that had left him bedridden for months.

In a post on X, PM Modi praised Kumar’s determination and perseverance. “Shri S. Suresh Kumar Ji’s feat of cycling from Bengaluru to Kanniyakumari is commendable and inspiring. The fact that it was done after he overcame health setbacks highlights his grit and unyielding spirit. It also gives an important message of fitness,” the prime minister said. He also mentioned that he personally spoke to Kumar to congratulate

him on his achievement.

Kumar, the BJP MLA from Rajajinagar, expressed his joy over receiving the prime minister’s call. “He was happy to know that after 51 years, this was my second cycling to Kanniyakumari, that too after suffering a serious ailment,” Kumar said in a separate post.

I was really thrilled to receive a call from none other than Hon’ble PM of Bharath @narendramodi congratulating me for my 702 kms cycling to Kanyakumari. He was happy to know that after 51 years this was my 2nd cycling to Kanyakumari, that too after suffering serious ailment.

— S.Suresh Kumar (@nimmasuresh) January 1, 2026

Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai also lauded Kumar’s feat.

“His journey is a powerful reminder that setbacks are temporary, but courage and discipline can be permanent companions if we choose them,” Annamalai said.

“Leading a five-day, 702-km ride with youngsters under the banner of ‘Rajajinagar Pedal Power’, he has proved that fitness, resilience and public leadership can go hand in hand, inspiring every Indian to push their limits and reclaim their health,” Annamalai said.