Associated News Bureau

LG Sinha Reviews Preparations for Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Across J&K

Srinagar, October 29: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to review arrangements for the observance of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) across Jammu and Kashmir. Rashtriya Ekta Diwas is observed annually on October 31 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and honour his contribution to the unification of India. During the meeting, the Lieutenant Governor 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, reflecting the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat. Emphasising the importance of broad-based public participation, Sinha called for the involvement of schoolchildren, youth, security personnel and citizens from all sections of society in the celebrations to promote national unity and strengthen the spirit of patriotism. He also directed officials to organise unity runs and ceremonial parades at district headquarters and police stations across the Union Territory. Additionally, national unity programmes are to be held in prisons across Jammu and Kashmir as part of the observance. The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo; Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat; Additional Chief Secretary, Home Department, Chandraker Bharti; Special Director General (Coordination), Police Headquarters, S.J.M. Gillani; Additional Director General of Police (CID), M.K. Sinha; Additional Director General of Police (Armed), Nitish Kumar; Director, Fire and Emergency Services, Alok Kumar; and other senior police and civil administration officers, including Inspector Generals of Police, Divisional Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners and Senior Superintendents of Police. ANB