SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to review preparations for the observance of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) across the Union Territory.
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas is observed annually on October 31 to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and commemorate his contribution to the unification of India.
During the meeting, Sinha directed senior officials to ensure smooth, peaceful and well-coordinated arrangements for the ‘Run for Unity’ and the administration of the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas pledge.
Emphasising the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, the Lieutenant Governor called for active participation by schoolchildren, youth, security personnel and citizens from all sections of society to promote national unity and pride.
He also directed officials to organise unity runs and ceremonial parades at district headquarters and police stations across Jammu and Kashmir. National unity programmes will also be organised in prisons across the Union Territory as part of the observance. — (KIMS)