Superintendent of Police Amol Tambe, who joined the event in Latur, said, “Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel laid the foundation of India’s unity by integrating the nation. Inspired by his vision, every citizen should strive to preserve the country’s unity and integrity, which would be the true tribute to him”
Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel showcased a display at the National Unity Day event held at the Statue of Unity. PIC/ PTI
Latur and Nanded districts in Maharashtra’s Marathwada region marked Rashtriya Ekta Diwas on Friday by organising ‘Run for Unity’ events to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
According to PTI, in Latur, hundreds of students, police personnel, and members of social organisations participated in the run. Similar events were held at every police station across the district, where participants also took an oath to uphold national unity.
Superintendent of Police Amol Tambe, who joined the event in Latur, said, “Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel laid the foundation of India’s unity by integrating the nation. Inspired by his vision, every citizen should strive to preserve the country’s unity and integrity, which would be the true tribute to him.”
In neighbouring Nanded, the ‘Run for Unity’ began at the Old Mondha area and concluded at the office of the Superintendent of Police.
Since 2014, the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel has been observed nationwide as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day).
Mumbai schools refuse to cut short Diwali vacation for Rashtriya Ekta Diwas
The state government has asked schools to cut short their Diwali holidays to celebrate Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, a tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary, on October 31. And schools aren't amused by this circular, issued on October 25. The teachers' union has refused to follow it and said schools will celebrate the day as and when they reopen after November 1.
Principals slam circular
As per the circular, the state has asked schools to mark the day by conducting a cultural programme with various activities, like drama, singing and slogan competitions. Schools have also been asked to intimate their entire programme itinerary to the education department. Principals have slammed the circular, calling it thoughtless.
"We are following the circular and have asked our teachers to attend school on October 31 and also inform their students to come for the programme. But the education department has issued it without any thought. This year, due to the number of unplanned holidays declared during heavy rainfall, students and teachers have anyway got a shorter vacation; and yet, the department has asked us to conduct a programme in the middle of the holidays," said Prashant Redij, president of the Principals' Association of Mumbai. The teachers' union is having none of it and is standing its ground - programme only after schools reopen.
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