Officials reaffirm commitment to national unity, integrity and security ahead of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas
VINOD BHAT
NEW DELHI, Oct 30: Union Secretary, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Sudhansh Pant, on Friday administered the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) pledge to senior officers and officials of the Ministry, reaffirming their collective commitment to safeguarding the country’s unity, integrity and security.
The pledge-taking ceremony was organised in the national capital on the eve of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, observed annually on October 31 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, whose historic contribution to the integration of princely states following Independence played a defining role in the making of a united India.During the ceremony, Pant led senior officers and officials in taking the Ekta Diwas pledge, highlighting the importance of national unity, solidarity and collective responsibility in strengthening the country’s integrity and security.
Through the pledge, the officials reiterated their resolve to preserve the unity and integrity of the nation, contribute towards ensuring its internal security and spread the message of national unity and solidarity among fellow citizens.
Recalling the vision and contributions of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the senior officers and officials acknowledged his historic role in bringing together the princely states and laying the foundation for a united nation. They also resolved to uphold his ideals by contributing towards strengthening national integration and fostering a greater sense of collective responsibility.The observance of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas serves as an important reminder of the need to rise above regional, linguistic and cultural differences and work collectively towards preserving the country’s unity. It also underscores the responsibility of public institutions and citizens in safeguarding national integrity, security and social harmony.
The Ministry’s pledge-taking ceremony formed part of the nationwide observances ahead of National Unity Day, providing an opportunity for its senior functionaries to renew their commitment to the values of national integration and the responsibilities associated with public service.Rashtriya Ekta Diwas is observed across the country every year on October 31 in recognition of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s contribution to national integration and his enduring legacy in the making of modern India.
