Over 28,000 people participated in a unique spirit of strength, unity
Pulwama | Oct, 31:Rashtriya Ekta Diwas was Saturday observed across Pulwama district with a series of activities, including Unity Pledge, plantation drive and Run for Unity with over 28,000 people participating in the district-wide events.
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Pulwama, Kuldeep Krishan Sidha, was the Chief Guest at the main function held at the DC Office Complex, Pulwama.
The function began with the Unity Pledge, administered by DC Pulwama in the presence of SSP Pulwama, Sahil Sarangal, senior officers, officials and other participants.
This was followed by a plantation drive at the DC Office Complex, in which the DC, SSP and other senior officers participated and planted saplings.
The Run for Unity was thereafter flagged off by the Deputy Commissioner from the DC Office Complex towards New Bus Stand, Drussu. Officers and employees of the district administration, police personnel, NCC and NSS volunteers, CRPF personnel, youth and people from all walks of life joined the run.
The event also witnessed participation by cyclists and motorbike riders, who joined the celebrations to spread the message of unity, solidarity and national integration. A cyclothon was also organised as part of the observance, with cyclists participating enthusiastically alongside the other activities. Motorbike riders also participated in the programme, adding to the vibrancy and public outreach of the celebrations.
The event witnessed participation from members of third-gender, specially abled persons, senior citizens, women, youth and children, besides people from other sections of society, making the programme inclusive.
The run concluded at New Bus Stand, Darsu, where a Signature Campaign was organised. The Deputy Commissioner, SSP and senior district officers signed the campaign along with other participants.
Speaking on the occasion, the DC highlighted the significance of the day and recalled the contribution of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel towards the integration and unity of the country.
He said that Rashtriya Ekta Diwas provides an opportunity to remember the importance of unity and strengthen the bond among people. He added that the Run for Unity was not merely a sporting activity, but also conveyed a message of peace, prosperity and love for the nation.
The DC also highlighted the role of youth in the progress of the country, saying that their energy and involvement are important for peace, prosperity and a strong nation.
Meanwhile, programmes were also organised at the sub-divisional headquarters of Tral and Awantipora, besides District Police Lines, other police establishments, government offices and schools across the district, where officers, teachers, students and other participants took part in the observance.
At Tral, MLA Tral, Rafiq Ahmad Naik, flagged off the Run for Unity from the ADC Office, Tral, in the presence of ADC Tral, Sajid YehayaNaqash. He also administered the Unity Pledge to those present. The run culminated at Bus Stand, Tral, with officers, officials, students, youth and members of the public joining the event.
At Awantipora, the Run for Unity was held from Government Polytechnic College to Mini Secretariat, Awantipora. The event was attended by SSP Awantipora Irshad Hussain Rather, ADC Awantipora Mushtaq Ahmad Lone, officials, students, youth and general public in large numbers.
Besides Ekta Diwas Parades were telecast across five locations at Awantipora, five locations at Pulwama, and at five Municipal Council/Committees, as part of the celebrations of National Unity Day. Besides, National Unity Day celebrations were organised at IUST Awantipora, across six Degree Colleges and 468 schools.
The observance across the district highlighted the importance of national unity, integrity and harmony, with people from different sections of society joining the programmes held to mark Rashtriya Ekta Diwas and remember the contribution of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
