Srinagar, October 31 (JKNS): The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on Saturday celebrated Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) with patriotic fervour at Group Centre CRPF Srinagar, Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) and Srinagar Sector Headquarters, reaffirming its commitment to national unity, integrity and solidarity on the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, India’s first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister.
The commemorative programme at Group Centre CRPF Srinagar was presided over by Rajesh Kumar, IPS, Special Director General (SDG), CRPF, J&K Zone, and witnessed the participation of Pawan Kumar Sharma, Inspector General, CRPF Srinagar Sector, Vivek Bhandral, DIG, Group Centre CRPF Srinagar, along with other senior officers and personnel of the Force.
The programme commenced with floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, followed by the administration of the National Unity Day pledge, reaffirming the commitment of CRPF personnel to preserve the unity, integrity and security of the nation.
On the occasion, SDG Rajesh Kumar highlighted the invaluable contribution of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel towards the political integration of the country and his pivotal role in laying the foundation of a united and strong India.
He urged all personnel to uphold the ideals of unity in diversity, mutual respect, discipline and dedicated service to the nation.
The press release stated that Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, popularly known as the Iron Man of India, played a historic role in integrating more than 562 princely states into the Indian Union following Independence in 1947, thereby laying the foundation of a united India.
The occasion was marked by a series of activities aimed at promoting national unity, integrity, solidarity and a sense of collective responsibility towards the nation.
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas serves as a reminder that India’s strength lies in its unity, diversity and collective resolve. (JKNS)