UDHAMPUR, OCT 31: District Police Udhampur observed Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) with patriotic fervour on Saturday, organising ceremonial parades, pledge-taking ceremonies and a Unity March at various locations across the district to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, popularly known as the Iron Man of India.
The main function was held at District Police Lines (DPL), Udhampur, where an impressive ceremonial parade was jointly organised by District Police Udhampur and the 187 Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), highlighting coordination between the police and central security forces and their shared commitment to national unity and security.
DIG Udhampur-Reasi Range Swaran Singh Kotwal presided over the programme and took the salute. Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Ananth Dwivedi, attended the programme along with Additional Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Additional SP Udhampur and other senior police officers and officials.
Following the ceremonial parade, the programme culminated in a Padyatra (Unity March), which commenced from DPL Udhampur and proceeded towards Tiranga Chowk, Udhampur. The march carried the message of national integration, unity, integrity and solidarity, while highlighting the importance of collective participation in strengthening the nation’s social fabric.
The observance was not confined to the district headquarters. Similar programmes were organised across the sub-divisions of Ramnagar, Chenani, Latti, Panchari and Basantgarh, ensuring wider participation of police personnel and local communities in the National Unity Day celebrations.
Special programmes were also conducted at various police stations and police posts, including Latti, Panchari, Kud, Chenani, Rehambal, Ramnagar, Majalta and Basantgarh.
During these programmes, police personnel and other participants took the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas pledge, reaffirming their commitment to preserving and strengthening the unity and integrity of the nation. The pledge also underscored the importance of promoting brotherhood, mutual respect and harmony beyond distinctions of faith, creed, gender, race, colour and tribe.
Participants were sensitised about the historic contribution of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel to India’s freedom struggle and, particularly, his pivotal role in the political integration of princely states following Independence. His vision and leadership laid the foundation for a united India, making his birth anniversary an occasion to renew the collective commitment towards national solidarity.
Through the district-wide observance, Udhampur Police highlighted the importance of unity, discipline, cooperation and public participation in maintaining peace and strengthening national integration.
The celebrations concluded with a renewed pledge to uphold the ideals of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and work towards a united, peaceful and harmonious society.
