Jammu, 31 October (H.S.): On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel popularly known as the Iron Man of India District Police Udhampur celebrated Rashtriya Ekta Diwas by organising Ekta Parades at various locations across the district.

At District Police Lines (DPL) Udhampur, an impressive Ekta Parade was jointly organised by District Police Udhampur and 187 Battalion CRPF. The parade was presided by DIG Udhampur-Reasi Range Sh. Swaran Singh Kotwal who took the salute. Sh. Ananth Dwivedi, IAS Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, was also present on the occasion, along with ADC Udhampur, Addl. SP Udhampur and other senior police officers and officials.

The programme at DPL Udhampur culminated in a Padyatra (Unity March) which commenced from DPL Udhampur and proceeded towards Tiranga Chowk, Udhampur spreading the message of national unity, integrity and solidarity.

Similar programmes were organised in Sub-Divisions Ramnagar, Chenani, Latti, Panchari and Basantgarh, as well as at various Police Stations and Police Posts, including Latti, Panchari, Kud, Chenani, Rehambal, Ramnagar, Majalta and Basantgarh.

During the programmes, participants took the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Pledge, reaffirming their commitment to preserving the unity and integrity of the nation and promoting brotherhood and harmony beyond all distinctions of faith, creed, gender, race, colour and tribe.

Participants were also sensitised about the significant contribution of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel to India's freedom struggle and his pivotal role in the integration of the nation.

The celebrations concluded with a renewed commitment to strengthening national unity, integrity and communal harmony.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Krishan Kumar