From school students to Government officials to commoners, taking ahead the vision of ‘Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat’, the ‘Run for Unity’ programme pulled a huge crowd where public from different strata of the society enthusiastically participated in the event.
Different programmes were organized to mark the occasion at districts and blocks level ranging from cultural activities to different competitions. Remembering the contribution of Sardar Patel in nation building, Chief Minister Raghubar Das while addressing a gathering at Albert Ekka Chowk in Capita city on Tuesday said,
“His contribution in nation building inspires each one of us to be together for a constructive change. Sadar Patel’s life gives a valuable message of unity and integrity. With the will power and vision, Patel had not merely united the country but had also left behind an important message of brotherhood and harmony.”
The CM flagged off the ‘Run for Unity’ event here in the State Capital in the presence of several dignitaries. Applauding the initiatives of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi in changing the country’s socio, economic and political scenario, the CM further added that following the teachings of Patel, the PM is taking the country towards the correct direction.
Also, on the occasion Das added that anyone attacking on the integrity, unity of the country will be taught a lesson. Furthermore, on the occasion, people pledged to work for the development of the nation maintaining unity and harmony. Similarly, CS, Rajbala Verma administered oath of unity to all the State government employees here at project building.
Adding on to the spirit of ‘Run for Unity’, organizations like CMPDI too joined hands and actively engaged its employees in the events. CMPDI CMD, S Sharan administered pledge and flagged off the ‘Run for Unity’event.
Similarly, Rashtriya Ekta Diwas was celebrated in MECON, where the day kicked off with ‘Run for Unity’ programme that received overwhelmed response of the employees. With large banners, posters in hand, hundreds of JVM School children and MECON employees participated in this event.
The run was flagged off by CMD MECON Atul Bhatt. Addressing the gathering, CMD MECON, Bhatt highlighted the great efforts made by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel to unite India.
Central Coal limited (CCl) and HEC employees too celebrated the birth anniversary of the architect of united India who played an instrumental role in the India’s independence struggle.
On this occasion all the employees paid floral tribute to ‘Iron Man’ Sadar Patel. Similarly, personnel of the Postal Department, Jharkhand Circle here on the occasion unveiled special postal cover.
Paying tribute to the country’s first Deputy PM, array of activities was organized both in the government and private schools. On the Behalf of Jharkhand Government and SAIl Delhi Public School, Ranchi, a quiz and essay competition was organized for the students from class VI-VIII.
The topic for the essay competition was ‘Contribution of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Independence’ and quiz competition was conducted on ‘The life of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’ and ‘Goa, its culture, tourism, games and agriculture’.