As the nation observes National Unity Day or Rashtriya Ekta Diwas on the birth anniversary of ‘Sardar’ Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man of India, the Ministry of Power joined the nation in holding a Run for Unity on the occasion. The Run for Unity was flagged off by the Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy Shri R. K. Singh, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi today, the 148^th birth anniversary of the leader.

Addressing the media afterand officials of the Ministry of Power and organizations under it, the Minister exhorted every Indian citizen to celebrate the National Unity Day, in honour of ‘Sardar’ Vallabhbhai Patel, who he recalled played a leadership role in the accession and integration of the princely states into the Union of India after Independence. Earlier, the Minister administered the Integrity Pledge to officials of the Ministry of Power and organizations under it.

Also read: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel: The Man Who United the Nation (by Research Unit, PIB)

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PIB DELHI | Alok Mishra / Dheep Joy Mampilly