RAMBAN: The 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2026 was celebrated across District Ramban with great enthusiasm, patriotic fervour and massive public participation, reaffirming the spirit of national unity, integrity and solidarity.
Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Alyas Khan, SSP Anna Lata Sinha and other senior officers and prominent citizens paid floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man of India, remembering his invaluable contribution to the unity and integration of the nation.
The event was attended by CO 123 RR Rajinder Singh, Commandant 84 Bn CRPF Vijay Singh Khatana, Additional Deputy Commissioner Varunjeet Singh Charak, Additional SP Mujeeb-Ur-Rehman, ACR Shokat Hayat Mattoo, PO ICDS Abdul Quyoom, ACD Mohammad Imran Naik, senior officers of civil administration and security forces, prominent citizens and officers and officials of various departments.
Earlier in the morning, Deputy Commissioner and SSP Ramban jointly flagged off the ‘Run for Unity’ here from the District Administrative Complex. A large number of officers, officials, students, youth and local residents participated in the run, conveying the message of unity, brotherhood and national integration.
Subsequently, a mega celebration was organised at District Police Lines (DPL), featuring an impressive parade, patriotic cultural performances by students, an Ekta pledge-taking ceremony, a plantation drive, besides departmental stalls showcasing the government initiatives, schemes and public services.
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas pledge was also administered to the participants, who reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the unity, integrity and security of the nation.
Students presented colourful cultural programmes imbued with patriotic spirit, highlighting the message of national unity, diversity and communal harmony. The dignitaries also inspected the departmental stalls and interacted with the concerned officials regarding the initiatives and services being showcased. A plantation drive was also organised as part of the celebrations, during which the officers planted saplings, conveying the message of environmental protection.
The live streaming of the national-level Rashtriya Ekta Diwas programme was also screened at the Conference Hall, DC Office, Maitra, enabling officers and officials to witness the nationwide celebrations.
Similar celebrations were also organised at Sub-Divisional Headquarters, Tehsil Headquarters and Police Stations across the district, reflecting widespread public participation and collective commitment towards the ideals of national unity and integrity.
