Run for Unity’, a marathon to commemorate the birth anniversary of India’s iron man Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, was held at Hisar on Tuesday.
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar lal released a balloon to flag off the marathon in which thousands of people from all walks of life participated. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said under the leadership of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the bonds of unity in the country had been strengthened by organising the ‘Run for Unity’.
It is very important for us to remember the significance of being united as a nation, he said.
He also exhorted the people, especially the youth, to move forward with passion and enthusiasm and contribute to the betterment of the society and nation-building.
The CM, who also participated in the event and ran to motivate the runners, administered the pledge of unity and integrity of nation to the people on this occasion. The ‘Run for Unity’ started from gate number 4 of the Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University and concluded near the Home Science College of the university.
Haryana BJP president Subhash Barala, MlA Kamal Gupta, and other dignitaries were also present on this occasion.