SRINAGAR | October 29, 2026 ; Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a high-level meeting on Thursday to review preparations for the observance of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) across the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.
The annual observance marks the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, honouring his historic contribution to the unification of India and his enduring legacy of national unity and integrity.
🏛️ SENIOR OFFICIALS JOIN PREPARATORY MEETING
The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, DGP Nalin Prabhat, Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Chandraker Bharti and other senior police, civil administration and departmental officials. Several officers participated in person and through virtual mode.
🏃 KEY DIRECTIONS FOR RASHTRIYA EKTA DIWAS
The Lieutenant Governor directed officials to ensure smooth, peaceful and well-coordinated arrangements for:
🔹 Run for Unity — encouraging public participation and solidarity.
🔹 Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Pledge — reaffirming the commitment to national unity and integrity.
🔹 Unity runs and ceremonial parades — to be organised at district headquarters and police stations across J&K.
🔹 National unity programmes in prisons — extending the message of unity and shared responsibility to all sections of society.
🤝 CALL FOR PEOPLE’S PARTICIPATION
Emphasising inclusive participation, LG Sinha urged schoolchildren, young people, security personnel and citizens from every section of society to take part in the celebrations.
The initiatives are intended to reinforce the spirit of “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat” — a vision of a united, integrated and harmonious India.
🇮🇳 REMEMBERING SARDAR VALLABHBHAI PATEL
Known as the Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel played a pivotal role in bringing together numerous princely states following Independence, helping lay the foundation of a united nation.
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas serves as a reminder that national unity is strengthened through collective responsibility, mutual respect and a shared commitment to the country.
Unity is not merely a slogan — it is a collective responsibility that binds citizens together beyond regional, cultural and social differences.
