Elected representatives and officials paid tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and took the National Unity Day pledge.
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) was observed at the Integrated District Offices Complex in Nizamabad on Saturday, with elected representatives and officials taking a pledge to uphold the unity, integrity and security of the country.
MP Dharmapuri Arvind, Nizamabad urban MLA Dhanpal Suryanarayana Gupta, Armoor MLA Paidi Rakesh Reddy, district collector Ila Tripathi, mayor K. Uma Rani and National Turmeric Board chairman Palle Ganga Reddy paid floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel by garlanding his portrait.
Later, district revenue officer B. Geeta administered the National Unity Day pledge to officials and staff. Those present pledged to work towards protecting the unity, integrity and security of the country and promoting these values among fellow citizens. They also vowed to contribute to strengthening the country’s internal security, inspired by Patel’s vision.
Additional collectors B. Raja Goud and V. Bhujangarao, along with officials and staff from various departments, participated in the programme.
