SHOPIAN, OCTOBER 31: Shopian Saturday celebrated Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, commemorating the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, with enthusiastic participation in the ‘Run for Unity’ rally organised at District Police Lines (DPL), Shopian, under the theme “One Nation, One Spirit, One Run”.
The Run for Unity was flagged off by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Charandeep Singh, and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shopian, Mushtaq Ahmed Choudhary, who also joined the participants in the Run for Unity.
The run commenced from DPL Shopian, proceeded along the main route towards Batapora Bus Stand and culminated back at the starting point.
The event witnessed an overwhelming turnout, with a large number of people from different walks of life, including schoolchildren, youth, local residents, departmental officers, officials and security personnel, participating enthusiastically. Officers and officials from the civil administration and police also joined the event in large numbers.
Addressing the gathering on the occasion, the DC and SSP highlighted the significance of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas and the enduring legacy of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. They emphasised the importance of national unity, integrity, mutual harmony and collective responsibility in strengthening the nation’s social fabric.
The event highlighted the spirit of national unity, integrity and solidarity, bringing together people from diverse backgrounds to promote harmony, brotherhood and togetherness.
Meanwhile, Rashtriya Ekta Diwas was also celebrated in Sub-Division Zainapora.
