Tripura celebrated National Unity Day on Saturday to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, with Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha inaugurating a ‘Run for Unity’ rally and attending a ceremonial parade in Agartala.
The state-level programme began at Swami Vivekananda Maidan, where the Chief Minister paid tribute to the Iron Man of India and highlighted Patel’s historic contribution to national integration and the unity of the country.
Dr Saha flagged off the ‘Run for Unity’ rally, which started from Swami Vivekananda Maidan, passed through different streets of the city and concluded at Umakanta Maidan. A large number of students from schools and colleges participated in the rally to spread the message of national unity, solidarity and patriotism.
Later, National Unity Day was also observed at the AD Nagar Police Lines ground in Agartala, where personnel from different forces presented an impressive march-past and parade, highlighting the values of discipline, national integrity and unity.
Minister Sudhangshu Das, MLAs Meena Rani Sarkar and Antara Deb Sarkar, Health Secretary Kiran Gitte, internationally acclaimed gymnast and Padma Shri awardee Dipa Karmakar, along with senior officials of the state administration and police department, attended the programmes.
National Unity Day is observed across the country every year on October 31 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and reaffirm the commitment to preserving India's unity and integrity.