On the occasion of 141th birth anniversary of ‘Iron Man of India’ Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, series of events took place across the State. Governor Droupadi Murmu and CM Raghubar Das participated in different events and paid floral tributes to the first Home Minister of India on Monday. The day is celebrated as ‘Rashtriya Ekta Diwas’ (National Unity Day) nationwide.
Murmu along with other dignitaries participated in the programme organised at Morhabadi Ground in State capital. The Governor, during oath ceremony along with the people present, pledged to maintain the unity and integrity of the country and work for the betterment of the people following the ideology of Patel.
CM Raghubar Das took part in the programme at Chaibasa. He, on the occasion said that people get respect and recognition from their work. “Patel was the second great leader after Chanakya who united the nation,” he said adding that all the people of this country should get united for ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtra Bharat’. The CM also mentioned that National Unity Day is the brainchild of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to unite all of us irrespective of anything.
Patel’s thoughts and actions must be followed by all. Without shedding blood, Patel united the princely states of the nation. Referring to Kashmir as an integral part of India and remembering the martyrs of Jharkhand, Das added that we must counter terrorism by being united.
Das extended his gratitude towards the people of Chaibasa for constructing police station in extremism affected area Gudri while addressing the people. CM along with school children and people took ‘oath of unity’ and also participated in marathon.
At Jamshedpur JRD Tata Stadium, Food and Public Distribution Minister Saryu Roy inaugurated the event and flagged off the run. Roy in his address urged to the people of Jharkhand to be united and actively participate in the growth and development of State. Ace Archer Deepika Kumari was also present on the occasion to support and encourage the people present at the Stadium. Similarly, Social Welfare Minister, louis Marandi in her ‘oath of unity’ at Dumka asked the participants to religiously follow the principles of Sardar Patel for united India.