Gonda: The Gonda Police organised a Run for Unity on Saturday to mark the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, spreading the message of national unity, integrity, harmony and patriotism.
Superintendent of Police Abhishek flagged off the marathon from Gurunanak Chowk. Around 150 male and female police personnel, along with school students, participated in the event with patriotic enthusiasm.
The route covered major parts of the city, beginning at Gurunanak Chowk and passing through the District Women’s Hospital, Eidgah and Dukhharan Nath Temple before concluding at the starting point.
Following the run, the SP visited the Police Lines, where he paid floral tributes to Sardar Patel’s portrait and administered the National Unity Pledge. Police officers and personnel present repeated the pledge together.
In his address, Abhishek highlighted Sardar Patel’s outstanding contribution to the integration of independent India, describing his legacy as a lasting source of inspiration. He urged everyone to place the nation’s unity, integrity and security above all else. He added that initiatives such as the Run for Unity help promote national solidarity, harmony and discipline in society.
At the Superintendent of Police’s office, Circle Officer (City) Yogendra Singh also paid floral tributes to Sardar Patel and administered the National Unity Pledge to police personnel.
Additional Superintendent of Police/Circle Officer (Sadar) Abhishek Dawachya, Circle Officer (LIU), Circle Officer (Traffic), Reserve Inspector and other police officers and personnel were present on the occasion.
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