Imbibe ‘nation first’ spirit: Guv
ITANAGAR, 31 Oct: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday led the ‘Run for Unity’ organised by the state BJP to mark Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
The event highlighted Patel’s role in national integration and reinforced the message of unity and collective progress.
The unity run began at 6:30 am from the BJP state headquarters in Vivek Vihar and concluded at Indira Gandhi Park. A large number of party workers and supporters took part in the run, reflecting strong public participation in the national integration campaign.
State BJP president Kaling Moyong, Deputy Speaker Kardo Nyigyor, and several senior leaders joined the chief minister in the event.
The BJP has been observing the day nationwide with mass participation events to honour Patel’s legacy.
Sharing his thoughts on social media, Khandu said it was “always a source of great energy and inspiration to be among our dedicated party karyakartas, united in the spirit of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat!”
He wrote that he, along with state BJP president Kaling Moyong, flagged off the run to pay tribute to Patel’s efforts in unifying the country.
The chief minister also greeted the people of the state on the occasion.
“Warm greetings on #RashtriyaEktaDiwas! On the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, we pay tribute to the Iron Man of India, whose resolute leadership united the nation,” Khandu said.
He urged citizens to “reaffirm our commitment to national integrity, unity, and collective progress.”
Observed on 31 October every year, Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) celebrates the birth anniversary of Sardar Patel, who played a pivotal role in integrating over 500 princely states into the Indian union after independence.
The day is marked by nationwide events that underline the importance of national integration, security, and unity.
Imbibe ‘nation first’ spirit: Guv Meanwhile, Governor KT Parnaik called on the people of the state to imbibe the ‘nation first’ spirit.
Leading the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebration at the Raj Bhavan here on Friday, marking the birth anniversary to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the governor, along with officers and staff of the Raj Bhavan, offered floral tributes to Sardar Patel, paying homage to his enduring legacy of unity, integrity, and nation-building.
In his address, the governor said that Sardar Patel’s unwavering sense of duty and his fearless leadership should inspire today’s youths to lead with ethics, courage, and clarity, especially in a world where moral values are constantly tested.
He recalled that it was through Sardar Patel’s vision and firm resolve that Major Bob Ralengnao Khathing successfully integrated Tawang and Arunachal Pradesh into the Indian union, thereby strengthening the nation’s frontiers and unity.
Parnaik urged the people to draw inspiration from Sardar Patel’s life and reaffirm their commitment to uphold the unity, integrity, and sovereignty of the country. (Raj Bhavan, with PTI input)
