LEH, Oct 31: Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) was observed across the Union Territory of Ladakh to commemorate the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, popularly known as the Iron Man of India.
On the occasion, Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, administered the Ekta Diwas Pledge at the UT Secretariat in Leh. Administrative Secretaries, along with other officers and officials, participated in the ceremony and reaffirmed their commitment to upholding the unity, integrity and security of the nation.
Similar pledge-taking ceremonies were organised at district and departmental levels across Ladakh in accordance with the directions of the UT Administration.
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas is observed annually to honour Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s invaluable contribution to the political integration of India and to promote the ideals of national unity, solidarity and collective responsibility.
The observance highlighted the importance of preserving national unity and strengthening the spirit of solidarity among citizens.