KATHUA, OCTOBER 31: The District Administration Kathua, in collaboration with the District Police, Saturday organised a series of activities to mark Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, commemorating the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man of India. The celebrations featured a ‘Run for Unity’, floral tributes and administration of the National Unity Pledge, reaffirming the collective commitment towards national unity, integrity and solidarity.
Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Sharma and Senior Superintendent of Police Mohita Sharma flagged off the Run for Unity from District Police Lines (DPL). The run proceeded through Tangri Chowk before culminating back at the DPL.
A large number of students from government and private educational institutions, along with officers and officials of the Civil and Police Administration, participated enthusiastically in the event. Carrying the message of unity and national integration, the participants highlighted the importance of collective responsibility in strengthening the bonds of brotherhood and harmony.
Later, floral tributes were paid to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in a brief ceremony at the DPL, honouring his invaluable contribution to the unification and integration of the country. The occasion served as a reminder of his visionary leadership and enduring legacy in nation-building.
The National Unity Pledge was also administered to officers and officials of the Civil and Police Administration, who reaffirmed their commitment to preserving the unity, integrity and security of the nation and upholding the spirit of national integration.
Addressing the participants, Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Sharma highlighted the significance of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas and recalled the pivotal role played by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in bringing together the princely states and laying the foundation of a united India.
