1,600 Students Participate In National Unity Day Celebrations
Addressing the students, Dattatreya stressed the importance of honesty, discipline, patriotism and character-building.
Hyderabad:Around 1,600 students from various schools and colleges participated in National Unity Day celebrations organised at Rashtrapati Nilayam on Saturday to mark the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The celebrations were held under the theme ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’. The programme began with a unity walk, followed by a group painting competition.
The event included floral tributes to Sardar Patel, a photo exhibition on his life and contributions, and a mini-documentary screening on his legacy. Students also presented cultural performances, including a Bharatanatyam group dance by Aranyanatyam, Lothukunta; patriotic group singing by St Andrews High School, Suchitra branch; and a themed group dance by Jubilee Hills Public School.
A pledge-taking ceremony on Rashtriya Ekta was held, reaffirming the participants’ commitment to national unity. Prizes were distributed to winners of the group painting competition. Haryana former governor Bandaru Dattatreya. Harpreet Kaur Sohi, Inspector General of the CISF’s National Industrial Security Academy, and civil services mentor Bala Latha Mallavarapu were present. Dr K. Rajani Priya, manager of Rashtrapati Nilayam, urged students to uphold good character, discipline and responsibility.
Addressing the students, Dattatreya stressed the importance of honesty, discipline, patriotism and character-building. He urged the younger generation to develop a sense of national responsibility and contribute to the country’s progress.
Bala Latha Mallavarapu highlighted Patel’s role in integrating hundreds of princely states into the Indian Union. She encouraged students to rise above regional identities, persevere in pursuing their goals and consider public service as a way to contribute to nation-building.
Harpreet Kaur Sohi recalled the historical significance of Rashtrapati Nilayam and its association with the integration of Hyderabad State into the Indian Union. She said patriotism should be reflected in responsible conduct, respect for others and contributions to society, rather than being limited to symbolic displays.
