Kanpur: The birth anniversary of former Union home minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel will be observed as ‘ National Unity Day ’ ( Rashtriya Ekta Diwas ) in the district on Oct 31. On this occasion, govt offices, educational institutions, and various organisations will host programmes aimed at conveying a message of national unity and integrity.
ADM (city) Saurabh Singh said on ‘National Unity Day’, pledges will be administered in all govt offices and institutions. Relevant departments, including the police, would ensure the coordination and organisation of these programmes, the ADM said. During morning assemblies in schools, information will be shared regarding the life and personality of Sardar Patel, as well as his contributions to nation-building. Cultural programmes based on national unity, along with essay, debate, and speech competitions, will be organised for students, he added. ‘Run for Unity’ events would be organised at various locations to spread the message of national unity among the public. These events will see the participation of youth, students, voluntary organisations, and the general public.