National Unity Day celebrated across Rajouri district.

SHYAM SOOD
RAJOURI OCTOBER 31:– National Unity Day-Ekta Diwas, which is the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, was celebrated across Rajouri district.
The main function was organised at Rajouri where rich tributes were paid to Iron Man of India on his birth anniversary and the Ekta pledge was also read. Rajesh Kumar Shavan, DC addressed the participants.
“Sardar Sahib’s dedication, loyalty, and struggle inspires every Indian to dedicate himself to the unity and integrity of the country & we all should follow his footsteps & do whatever suits the National Interest,” Said DC.
He observed that unity inspires patriotic fervour, makes us better human beings & enables us to achieve great things.
At District Police Line (DPL), the Superintendent of Police (SP) took the salute of the parade while celebrating National Unity Day.
In all the police stations, police posts & other police establishments of the district, a unity pledge was taken by the police personnel.
Department of Youth Services & Sports celebrated National Unity Day at Dalogra under Doongi Education Zone.
Pardeep Kumar in-charge, ZEO chaired the function and Zahid Iqbal, sarpanch was the chief guest. Balvinder Singh, in-charge, ZPEO spoke on the works & sacrifices of Sardar Patel for the country.
On this occasion, a pledge was read by Sahil Raina (PET) and a bike rally was also taken out to spread the message of unity among the common masses.
On the direction of Chief Medical Officer, Dr Shamim Un Nisa, National Unity Day was also celebrated at Community Health Center (CHC) at Kotranka under the supervision of Dr.Iqbal Malik, BMO.
All the officers/Officials attended the pledge ceremony.
“We have to work together to uphold unity, integrity & security. We can also contribute at our level by staying honest to our jobs, remaining dedicated to our responsibilities, and serving the public with the best of our efforts” said Dr.Iqbal Malik.