Srinagar, Oct 31 (JKNS): Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday flagged off the ‘Run for Unity’ from Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC), Srinagar, to mark Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, observed annually on the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
As per news agency JKNS, The event was organised to promote national unity, integrity and the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’, with students, youth, government officials and participants from various institutions taking part.
As per news agency JKNS, over 10000 participants also took the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas pledge, reaffirming their commitment to upholding the unity, integrity and security of the nation.
The run commenced from SKICC and is scheduled to culminate at the Botanical Garden in Srinagar.
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas is observed every year on October 31 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and honour his contribution towards national integration. (JKNS)