Guwahati, 31 October (H.S.): The Frontier Headquarters of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Guwahati, and the 1st Battalion, SSB, Sonapur, jointly organised a series of programmes, including a 'Run for Unity' and a marathon, at the Battalion Headquarters in Sonapur on Saturday to mark the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day).

The programme was organised under the guidance of Sudhir Verma, Inspector General, Frontier Headquarters, SSB, Guwahati. Rajnish Lamba, Deputy Inspector General (Operations), Frontier Headquarters, SSB, Guwahati, attended the occasion as the chief guest and flagged off the Run for Unity.

Before the commencement of the event, officers and personnel took the National Unity Day pledge. The participants also recalled the life and invaluable contributions of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, popularly known as the Iron Man of India, towards nation-building and national integration.

A five-kilometre marathon was subsequently organised, beginning at the 1st Battalion Headquarters, Sonapur, proceeding up to Sonapur College and returning to the battalion headquarters.

Sunil Kaushik, Commandant, 1st Battalion, SSB, Sonapur, along with officers, subordinate officers and personnel from the Frontier Headquarters, Guwahati, and the 1st Battalion, participated in the event. Local youths from the Sonapur area also joined the marathon enthusiastically.

The programme aimed to strengthen the spirit of national unity, integrity and brotherhood while promoting physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle among security personnel and young people. Participants who delivered outstanding performances in the marathon were also felicitated with prizes.

The programme concluded with enthusiasm and a spirit of sportsmanship, reaffirming the importance of unity, national integration and physical fitness.-------------

Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash