Delhi, 31 October (H.S.): Officials at the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on Friday observed Rashtriya Ekta Diwas by taking the Ekta Pledge, reaffirming their commitment to the unity, integrity, and security of the nation. The pledge was administered by Union Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh.The ceremony, held to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, was attended by senior dignitaries including the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, Dr. P.K. Mishra; Principal Secretary-2 to the Prime Minister, Shaktikanta Das; Advisor to the Prime Minister, Tarun Kapoor; and Special Secretary to the Prime Minister, Atish Chandra, among other officials.
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, or National Unity Day, is observed annually on October 31 to honor the vision of Sardar Patel, India's first Deputy Prime Minister, who was instrumental in the integration of over 560 princely states into the Union of India. The occasion serves as a tribute to his legacy of creating a strong and unified nation.
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