Udhampur, October 31: To commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, celebrated as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day), the Udhampur Administration, in collaboration with District Police, organised a Unity Pledge and March Past at District Police Lines (DPL), Udhampur, followed by a Padyatra.

MLA Udhampur West Pawan Kumar Gupta, DIG Udhampur-Reasi Range Swarn Singh Kotwal and Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Ananth Dwivedi participated in the Padyatra along with officials and other participants.

During the programme, the DIG and Deputy Commissioner highlighted the importance of national unity, integrity, peace and communal harmony. They urged people to follow the ideals of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and work collectively towards strengthening the spirit of brotherhood, mutual understanding and social responsibility.

The programme aimed to spread the message of national integration and reaffirm the collective commitment towards maintaining the unity and integrity of the nation.