CRPF celebrates Rashtriya Ekta Diwas across Srinagar establishments

Srinagar | Oct, 31:The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on Saturday celebrated Rashtriya Ekta Diwas across its establishments in Srinagar, including Group Centre CRPF Srinagar, Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) and Srinagar Sector Headquarters, to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
The main commemorative programme was held at Group Centre CRPF Srinagar and presided over by Special Director General (SDG), CRPF, J&K Zone, Rajesh Kumar, IPS. Inspector General, CRPF Srinagar Sector, Pawan Kumar Sharma, DIG Group Centre Srinagar Vivek Bhandral, besides other senior officers and personnel, attended the event.
The programme began with floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, followed by the administration of the National Unity Day Pledge, reaffirming the commitment to uphold the unity, integrity and security of the nation.
Addressing the gathering, Rajesh Kumar highlighted Patel’s contribution to India’s political integration, particularly his role in bringing more than 562 princely states into the Indian Union after Independence.
He urged CRPF personnel to uphold the ideals of unity in diversity, mutual respect, discipline and national service, while emphasising the importance of collective responsibility in strengthening the country’s unity and integrity.
The observance highlighted Sardar Patel’s legacy and the importance of preserving national unity, solidarity and the spirit of togetherness.