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Srinagar's Run for Unity: 500+ Students Celebrate Sardar Patel's Legacy

Srinagar Police organized a vibrant Run for Unity event that saw massive participation from students. National-level athletes joined to inspire youth toward sports and national unity. The event celebrates Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 150th birth anniversary and his legacy of unifying India. Police officials announced extensive programming including station-level events and exhibitions to continue the celebrations for two years.

Key Points: Srinagar Police Run for Unity Marks Sardar Patel Anniversary

  • Over 500 students joined Run for Unity with patriotic enthusiasm
  • National players including Parvez Rasool motivated youth toward sports
  • Event marks Sardar Patel's 150th birth anniversary celebrations
  • J-K Police planning station-level programs and exhibitions for two years
  • Multiple unity events including pledges and parades scheduled from October 31
  • DIG confirmed minimum two programs at each police station level
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J-K: 'Run for Unity' held in Srinagar to 'celebrate legacy' of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Over 500 students joined Srinagar's Run for Unity event celebrating Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's legacy, with national players like Parvez Rasool encouraging youth sports participation.

"Over 500 students participated with zeal & patriotic spirit - Srinagar Police"

Srinagar, October 30

Srinagar Police on Thursday organised a "Run for Unity" to mark Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, celebrating the legacy of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. National-level players, including Parvez Rasool, joined the event to encourage youth participation in sports.

"Over 500 students participated with zeal & patriotic spirit," Srinagar Police said in a post on X.

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary is celebrated as National Unity Day, also known as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, on October 31. Since 2014, this day has been marked by 'Run for Unity' events nationwide, which are participated in by people from all walks of life.

Kashmir Inspector General of Police (IGP) VK Birdi told ANI that a "lot of programs" will start from October 31 in view of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 150th birth anniversary, "including 'Run for Unity', unity pledges and parades".

IGP Birdi added that the J&K Police will also organise such programs at the station level and hold exhibitions "so the children learn about Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and take inspiration from him..."

"We also want people from different sections of the society to participate in this... Programs under this will be held for 2 years in different months...," IGP added.

https://x.com/SrinagarPolice/status/1983874660715655360

Central Kashmir Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Rajiv Omprakash Pandey told ANI, "We are organising this program on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel... National-level players also participated in this and motivated the kids towards sports..."

"We are very happy about the response, adding that, "There will be a minimum of 2 programs at the level of each police station..."

Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg took a comprehensive stock of arrangements for the celebration of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas and UT Foundation Day at SKICC during a late evening visit to the venue.

Born on October 31, 1875, in Nadiad, Gujarat, Sardar Patel is credited with uniting all 562 princely states of pre-independent India and with helping establish the Republic of India. He served as the country's first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister from 1947 to 1950. He passed away on December 15, 1950.

- ANI

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Arjun K
Great initiative by Srinagar Police! Sports and national unity go hand in hand. Happy to see Parvez Rasool participating - local heroes inspire local youth. Jai Hind! 🙏
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Rohit P
Sardar Patel's contribution to India's unity cannot be overstated. Iron Man indeed! Good to see Kashmir youth embracing his legacy. This is the real Kashmir we want to see - peaceful and united.
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Sarah B
While I appreciate the sentiment, I hope such events are truly inclusive and not just symbolic. The real tribute to Patel would be ensuring all communities feel equally represented in these celebrations.
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Vikram M
Bahut badhiya! 500+ students participating shows the changing mindset in Kashmir. Sardar Patel's vision of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat coming true. More power to our youth! 💪
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Michael C
As someone who has visited Srinagar, it's heartening to see such positive developments. Sports can bridge many divides. Hope this leads to more normalcy and development in the region.
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Ananya R
The two-year program plan sounds promising! Regular engagement with youth through sports and education about national heroes like Sardar Patel will definitely strengthen national integration. Well done J&K Police! 👏

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