Shahdol: National Unity Day was celebrated with enthusiasm and dignity in the district today on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Iron Man Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. A Run for Unity was organized on this occasion to strengthen the spirit of national unity, integrity, and security. Additional Collector Mr. Sarodhan Singh flagged off the race, which ran from Jai Stambh Chowk to Gandhi Stadium.

The Run for Unity concluded at Gandhi Stadium. MLA Mrs. Minisha Singh, Municipal Council President Mr. Ghanshyam Das Jaiswal, and District Planning Committee member Mrs. Amita Chapra welcomed the participants. On this occasion, Superintendent of Police Dr. Sanjay Agarwal administered the oath of national unity and integrity to the public representatives, officers, employees, players, and citizens present. Everyone pledged to maintain the unity, integrity, and security of the nation and to contribute to ensuring the country's internal security.

Additional Superintendent of Police Mr. Abhishek Dewan, SDM Mrs. Amrita Garg, Mr. Santosh Lohani, Mr. Rajeshwar Udaniya along with the dignitaries of the city, officials of Sports and Youth Welfare Department, players, school children, district administration officials, municipal servants and media representatives participated enthusiastically in the Run for Unity.

Sardar Patel made a historic contribution to the unity of the country.

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man of India, was born on October 31, 1875, in Nadiad, Gujarat. He served as independent India's first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister. After India's independence, his strong will, skillful leadership, and vision played a key role in merging over 562 princely states into the Indian Union. His efforts paved the way for the creation of a unified and united India. His birth anniversary is celebrated as National Unity Day to commemorate his extraordinary contributions to the nation's unity and integrity and to spread his ideals to the masses.

Through the programme, citizens were given the message to always remain committed to the unity, integrity and security of the nation by imbibing the thoughts and ideals of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.