Unity runs organised across J&K, Ladakh
Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR/JAMMU, Oct 31: Glowing tribute were paid to Iron Man and first Home Minister of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 150th birthday which is also celebrated as National Unity Day across the country by Chief Secretary of J&K, Atal Dulloo, educational institutions, heads of various Government departments and leaders of political parties and social organisations.
On the eve of the 12th National Unity Day, Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, administered the ‘Unity Pledge’ to officers and officials of the Civil Secretariat here.
The ceremony, aimed at reaffirming the spirit of national integration and collective responsibility. The same was also attended virtually by employees stationed at the Jammu Secretariat through video conferencing.
During the solemn ceremony, the civil servants pledged to dedicate themselves to preserving the unity, integrity, and security of the nation, and to spread this message among fellow citizens.
They also resolved to contribute actively towards ensuring internal security and strengthening the spirit of national unity in their respective spheres of work.
To commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Sardar @ 150 Unity March, a district-level Padyatra was organised today here from Gulshan Ground.
The march was flagged off by Divisional Commissioner ,Ramesh Kumar in the presence of IGP, Bhim Sen Tuti, Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Dr Rakesh Minhas, DIG, Shiv Kumar and ADC Ansuya Jamwal.
Director Mera Yuva Bharat, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh Nisar Ahmed Butt was also present on the occasion.
The march passed through Gujjar Nagar bridge and culminated at Hari Singh Park. Bands from the J&K Police and BSF along with NCC cadets, NSS volunteers, school students and officers and staff of the district administration participated in large numbers and pledged to uphold the unity and sovereignty of the nation.
Patriotic performances were presented by school students and artists from the Academy of Art, Culture and Languages. Tableaus were also showcased as part of the Unity Run.
Marking the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Jammu & Kashmir Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), took out unity marches at district level across Jammu & Kashmir, in which BJP leaders, party cadre, prominent civil society members, and common people participated in massive numbers.
J&K BJP led by its president and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) Sat Sharma (CA), organized a grand “Unity March” in Jammu. The march began from Vikram Chowk, passed through KC Chowk, main markets, and prominent roads, and culminated near the Press Club, Jammu, symbolizing the message of national integration and collective strength.
The event was managed by Baldev Singh Billawaria, J&K BJP general secretary and J&K in charge of the Unity March, along with Rajiv Charak, BJP vice-president and Jammu Lok Sabha in charge for Sardar@150 Unity March.
Addressing the gathering, Sat Sharma said that Sardar Patel was not only the architect of India’s political integration but also the embodiment of firm resolve and selfless service to the nation. He said that the idea of unity propagated by Sardar Patel is the soul of our nation.
Ashok Koul stated that BJP is committed to taking Sardar Patel’s message of unity and integrity to the grassroots level.
Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-Jammu) celebrated the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervor at its main Campus, Chatha. The event was organized under the leadership of Prof. B. N. Tripathi, Vice Chancellor, SKUAST-Jammu and coordinated by Dr. Sudhakar Dwivedi, Dean Students Welfare.
The celebration commenced with a Pledge Ceremony, where faculty members officers, staff and NSS volunteers reaffirmed their commitment to the ideals of unity, integrity and nation-building envisioned by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
The Department of History, School of Social Sciences, Cluster University of Jammu, organized a special lecture entitled “Territorial Integrity and National Unity: Historical and Constitutional Context of Jammu and Kashmir” on the eve of ‘Rashtriya Ekta Diwas’.
Government Degree College Khaltsi commemorated the 150th birth anniversary of India’s first Home Minister, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, with great enthusiasm and patriotic spirit.
The event commenced with a pledge to remain drug-free, reinforcing the commitment of students and staff towards building a healthy and progressive society. This was followed by a lecture by Dr Shah Nawaz, Assistant Professor of Political Science.
Department of Hindi, Government Degree College, Vijaypur under various clubs like NSS, Nasha Mukht Bharat, Yuva Mission, Unnat Bharat, Shikshit Bharat organized a Slogan Writing Competition on the occasion of National Unity Day to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Patel, today.
Dr. Ashu Vashisht, Principal of the College, appreciated the efforts of the Department of Hindi for organizing the event and encouraged students to follow the ideals of Sardar Patel in their personal and academic lives.
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas was celebrated with great enthusiasm at the DC Office, Leh, to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel — the Iron Man of India and a symbol of national unity and integrity.
The event was led by Deputy Commissioner Leh, Romil Singh Donk, in the presence of Sonam Nurboo, Additional District Development Commissioner, Leh and Head Quarters Assistant, DC Office, Leh
To commemorate the birth anniversary of the Sardar Patel, a Run for Unity was organised by Ram Leela Club, Digiana, in collaboration with the Jammu and Kashmir Police.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from local youth, fitness enthusiasts, and ace runners of the area. The run was flagged off by Deepak Gupta, social activist and convener, Industry Cell, BJP J&K UT, along with the in charge Police Post Digiana.
The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu, under the leadership of Prof. B. S. Sahay, its Director, , organized the Fit India Freedom Run 6.0 today, marking the culmination of the nationwide Fit India Freedom Run campaign led by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. The initiative is part of the Fit India Mission launched by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, aimed at inspiring citizens to adopt fitness as a way of life.
On the occasion of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, Samba police organized a “Run for Unity” to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, celebrating his immense contribution to national integration and unity in India.
SSP Samba accompanied by Addl.SP Samba, DySP DAR Samba, DySP SOG Samba and other police officers flagged off the run which commenced from Mansar Morh, opposite GDC Samba, and culminated at DPL Shah Balode Samba, covering a distance of approximately four kilometers. About 300participants including police officers, jawans, students, ex-servicemen and civilians joined the run to show their support for national unity and integration.
National College of Education, Purkhoo Camp, Domana, Jammu celebrated the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel as National Unity Day. The theme of the celebration was “Ek Bharat Atmanirbhar Bharat”. The programme commenced with offering a floral tribute to the revered leader, Sardar Patel.
To commemorate the birth anniversary of
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Department of Education of Government College for Women (GCW), Udhampur, along with NCC 9 J&K Girls Bn,
observed ‘National Unity Day’ in the college campus under the guidance of Prof (Dr.) Nalini Pathania, Principal of the college.
Police Technical Training Institute (PTTI) Vijaypur organized Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. On this occasion, a pledge for unity, integrity and security of the nation was taken by the staff and trainees of the Institute administered by Ranjit Singh Sambyal-, Principal PTTI Vijaypur. Subsequently, a march-past was also organized in which staff and trainees participated.
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas was celebrated by Government Degree College Ramgarh in the college premises. On this occasion, students took the Fit India Pledge, organised under the Fit India Initiative by Prof. Brham Dutt. The programme highlighted the importance of unity, national integrity, and physical fitness among youth.
The event was attended by DIG South Kashmir Range, SSP Anantnag, along with other senior police officers, personnel of Jammu and Kashmir Police, and members of the public.
The programme commenced with the ceremonial parade and the Rashtriya Ekta Pledge, affirming the commitment of all participants to uphold the unity, integrity, and security of the nation.
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas was celebrated with great enthusiasm at the RDD Office Leh, marking the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel,. All officers and officials of the division solemnly took the National Unity Pledge, reaffirming their commitment to national integration and harmony.
Government Degree College (GDC) Darhal today organised a “Run for Unity” to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, celebrated nationwide as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day).
The run was flagged off by the Principal of GDC Darhal, Professor Zamir Ahmed Mirza who in his address highlighted the pivotal role of Sardar Patel in unifying India and urged the students to uphold the values of harmony and togetherness.
The Directorate of Agriculture Production & Farmers Welfare, Jammu, today observed Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) at Krishi Bhawan, Talab Tillo, Jammu, to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Patel. The event was organized to reaffirm the spirit of unity, integrity, and self-reliance among all officers and staff of the department.
A solemn pledge ceremony was held on the occasion, led by Anil Gupta, Director Agriculture Production & Farmers Welfare Jammu, and attended by Balbir Singh Director Law Enforcement J&K, Dr. Aman Jyoti Sharma Joint Director Agriculture (SLUB/Farms) Jammu, Sanjeev Rai Gupta Deputy Director Agriculture (Central) Jammu, along with all sectoral heads, senior officers, and staff members of the Directorate.
As part of the nationwide celebration of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Kulgam Police organized a grand “Run for Unity” event at Qazigund.
The event was jointly flagged off on the National Highway (NHW) from Chaimulla to Navayug Tunnel by Javid Iqbal Mattoo, DIG South Kashmir Range, Brigadier Sudhir Kumar Singh, Commander 2 Sector RR, Anayat Ali Choudhary, SSP Kulgam, and Parvez Rasool Dar, former Indian cricketer.
The Government College of Education (GCOE) Jammu hosted a week-long celebration to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a stalwart of India’s independence movement and the country’s first Deputy Prime Minister. The events, organized as part of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2025, aimed to promote national unity and integrity among students and faculty.
Principal, GCOE Jammu Dr. Jyoti Parihar extended her unwavering support and guidance in making this event a grand success. NSS Unit GCOE Jammu under the able guidance of NSS PO Dr. Shubhra Jamwal played a major role in organization of these activities.
Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU) observed National Unity Day with great enthusiasm and patriotic spirit. To mark the occasion, faculty members and students of the University, led by Registrar Abhishek Sharma, participated in the ‘Run for Unity’ organized by the District Administration Rajouri.
Within the University campus, the NSS Unit organized a Unity March, which witnessed active participation from faculty, staff, and students.
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