KULGAM, OCTOBER 31: To commemorate the birth anniversary of Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, which is celebrated as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day), District Administration Kulgam Saturday organised a mega ‘Run for Unity’ event at Kulgam.
The Run for Unity, as per an official statement, was flagged off by Deputy Commissioner Kulgam, Shahzad Alam from Mini Stadium Kulgam via chattabal bypass, chawalgam which culminated at Mini Secretariat Kulgam, with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervour.
SSP Kulgam Anayat Ali, ADC Kulgam,Vikar Ahmad Giri, ACR, and other district Officers, officials from Police and Civil administration, students from various schools and colleges, sportspersons and general public in large numbers participated in the Run.
On the occasion, participants took the Rashtriya Ekta Pledge and vowed to preserve the unity, integrity and security of the nation.
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas function was also held at Mini secretariat Kulgam where Deputy Commissioner Kulgam highlighted the contribution of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in unification of the country and his role in reshaping India as modern Socialist Secular, Democratic, Republic where people from different backgrounds enjoy equal opportunities, freedom and liberty.
He said that Rashtriya Ekta Diwas is celebrated to reaffirm our commitment to uphold unity and integrity of the nation and to spread the message of national integration. He appreciated the overwhelming participation of youth and appealed all to work collectively for peace, progress and unity.
At the conclusion of the celebration, DC and SSP felicitated the winners of Run for Unity in both Men and Women categories.Top three performers in both Men’s and Women’s category were felicitated with trophies, medals and cash prizes of Rs. 5000, 3000 and 2000 respectively, while all participants were appreciated for their spirited participation.
