Srinagar, Oct 29 (KNS): Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday directed officials to ensure elaborate arrangements for the observance of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) across Jammu and Kashmir on October 31, with unity runs, ceremonial parades and public participation programmes planned at district headquarters, police stations and prisons.
Chairing a high-level meeting to review preparations, the Lieutenant Governor stressed the need for smooth and peaceful conduct of all activities marking the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, whose role in the integration of princely states is commemorated through the annual observance.
Sinha instructed senior civil and police officials to coordinate arrangements for the 'Run for Unity' and administration of the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas pledge across the Union Territory.
He called for the active involvement of schoolchildren, youth, security personnel and people from different sections of society, emphasising that the programmes should reflect the spirit of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat'.
The Lieutenant Governor directed that unity runs and ceremonial parades be organised at district headquarters and police stations, while special National Unity Day programmes should also be held in prisons across Jammu and Kashmir.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
During the meeting, preparations at the district level were reviewed, with senior officials participating both in person and through virtual mode.
The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat, Additional Chief Secretary Home Chandraker Bharti, Special Director General Coordination, Police Headquarters, S.J.M. Gillani, Additional Director General CID M.K. Sinha, ADGP Armed Nitish Kumar and Director Fire and Emergency Services Alok Kumar.
Inspectors General of Police, Divisional Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners, Senior Superintendents of Police and other senior officers also participated in the review.
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas is observed annually on October 31 to commemorate Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary and highlight his contribution to national integration. (KNS)