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Rashtriya Ekta Diwas: How PMO Officials Pledged National Unity Amid Celebrations

Union Minister Jitendra Singh administered the Ekta pledge to PMO officials on Rashtriya Ekta Diwas. Senior officials including Principal Secretary PK Mishra participated in the ceremony celebrating Sardar Patel's birth anniversary. Meanwhile, Home Minister Amit Shah credited PM Modi for conceptualizing the Statue of Unity memorial. The event also featured a Run for Unity flagged off from Delhi's National Stadium.

Key Points: Jitendra Singh Administers Ekta Pledge on Rashtriya Ekta Diwas

  • Union Minister Jitendra Singh led the Ekta pledge ceremony at PMO
  • Principal Secretary PK Mishra and senior officials participated in observance
  • Event marked Sardar Patel's 150th birth anniversary celebrations
  • Amit Shah credited PM Modi for conceptualizing Statue of Unity memorial
  • Run for Unity event flagged off from Delhi's National Stadium
  • Officials reaffirmed commitment to nation's unity and integrity
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Union Minister Jitendra Singh administers Ekta pledge on Rashtriya Ekta Diwas

Union Minister Jitendra Singh leads PMO officials in Ekta pledge ceremony on Sardar Patel's birth anniversary, reaffirming commitment to national unity and integrity.

"Union MoS @DrJitendraSingh administered the Ekta Pledge in the Prime Minister's Office - PMO India"

New Delhi, October 31

On the occasion of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Minister of State (PMO), Jitendra Singh, on Friday, administered the pledge.

According to an official statement from the Prime Minister's Office, the officials of the Prime Minister's Office also took the Ekta Pledge, reaffirming their commitment to the unity and integrity of the nation.

Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, PK Mishra, Principal Secretary-2 to the Prime Minister, Shaktikanta Das, Advisor to the Prime Minister, Tarun Kapoor, Special Secretary to the Prime Minister, Atish Chandra and other officials participated in the observance.

The observance of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas marks the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, celebrating his vision of a united and strong India.

https://x.com/PMOIndia/status/1984171311304753183

The Prime Minister's Office said in a post on X, "Union MoS @DrJitendraSingh administered the Ekta Pledge in the Prime Minister's Office. Principal Secretary to PM, Dr. P.K. Mishra, Principal Secretary-2 to PM, Shaktikanta Das, Advisor to PM, Tarun Kapoor, Special Secretary to PM, Atish Chandra and other officials participated."

Meanwhile, on the occasion of National Unity Day, the Union Home Minister credited PM Modi for conceptualising the Statue of Unity idea and building a grand memorial in Sardar Patel's honour.

"Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was not given adequate respect by the Congress government of that time. Sardar Patel was awarded the Bharat Ratna after a delay of 41 years. Neither a memorial nor a monument was built anywhere in the country...It was only when Narendra Modi became the Chief Minister of Gujarat that he conceptualised the Statue of Unity and built a grand memorial in Sardar Patel's honour," said Shah.

Earlier today, Union Home Minister Amit Shah flagged off 'Run for Unity' from Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in Delhi on the occasion of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, which is celebrated in honour of the birth anniversary of India's first Home Minister.

During the 'Run for Unity' event, the Union Home Minister praised Sardar Patel, stating that modern India is a result of Patel's vision and efforts. He further pointed out that Prime Minister Modi has fulfilled Sardar Patel's resolve by abrogating Article 370.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good to see our ministers and officials taking the pledge. But I wish these ceremonies were accompanied by more concrete actions to address regional disparities and ensure true unity in diversity.
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Sarah B
The Statue of Unity is indeed magnificent! Visited it last year and felt so proud of our history. Sardar Patel truly was the architect of modern India. Kudos to PM Modi for honoring his legacy properly.
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Arjun K
Abrogation of Article 370 was a historic step towards realizing Sardar Patel's dream of one India, one constitution. This government is truly walking the talk when it comes to national integration.
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Kavya N
While I appreciate the sentiment, I hope these pledges translate into better policies that actually bring people together. Unity shouldn't just be about ceremonies but about inclusive development for all states and communities.
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Michael C
The 'Run for Unity' is a wonderful initiative! More such events should be organized across the country to involve common citizens. Unity begins at the grassroots level.

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