Bhubaneswar: East Coast Railway (ECoR) observed Rashtriya Ekta Diwas at its Headquarters, Rail Sadan at Chandrasekharpur in Bhubaneswar, commemorating the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
The occasion was marked by the observance of National Unity Day and a vibrant “Run for Unity” rally, led by General Manager Parmeshwar Funkwal.
On the occasion, Funkwal administered the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Pledge to officers and employees of East Coast Railway. The pledge reaffirmed their commitment to preserve the unity, integrity and security of the nation and to uphold the ideals of national integration envisioned by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Following the pledge-taking ceremony, the General Manager flagged off the “Run for Unity” in front of Rail Sadan. The rally witnessed enthusiastic participation from Railway officers, employees, Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel, sports personalities and senior officials, reflecting a strong spirit of togetherness and national pride.
All Principal Heads of Departments and senior officers of ECoR were present on the occasion, reaffirming the collective commitment towards fostering unity, integrity and national integration. The programme was coordinated by the Personnel Department of East Coast Railway.
The observance of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas serves as a reminder of the invaluable contributions of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in unifying the nation and reinforces the shared responsibility of every citizen in preserving India’s unity, integrity and security.
