Tripura CM Manik Saha leads pledge and "Run for Unity" on Rashtriya Ekta Diwas

Agartala (Tripura) [India], October 29 (ANI): The Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha participated in the pledge-taking ceremony on the occasion of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) at Swami Vivekananda Stadium in Agartala on Monday.
The event, dedicated to promoting national unity and commemorating the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, saw government officials, students, and local citizens gather to reaffirm their commitment to national integration and social harmony.
Following the ceremony, the CM flagged off the "Run for Unity", which saw enthusiastic participation as the crowd set off from Swami Vivekananda Maidan to Umakanta Academy.
Speaking to ANI, Saha said that it was announced in 2014 by the Prime Minister to celebrate the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas.
"The Prime Minister had declared October 31 as the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas in 2014 to celebrate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. However, due to Diwali falling on the same date, this year we are celebrating it on October 29. The Prime Minister has given respect to Sardar Vallabhai Patel on this occasion."
Further, he said that the people of Tripura should have unity among them and the purpose of 'Run for Unity' should be maintained.
"The people of Tripura should have unity among them. We should all maintain the purpose of the 'Run for Unity," he said.
The run aimed to symbolize the enduring spirit of unity and the importance of national solidarity, reflecting the legacy of Sardar Patel's vision for a united India.
Earlier today, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that Unity Run is not just a resolution for the unity of India but it has also become a resolution for a 'Viksit Bharat'.
Speaking at the 'Unity Run' event organised in the national capital on the occasion of 'National Unity Day', the Union Home Minister on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi decided to organize the Unity Run in memory of the great Sardar Patel.
"This time there is Diwali festival on 31 October. Therefore it has been decided to organize the Unity Run on the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras today on October 29 instead of October 31. On 31 October 2015, Prime Minister Narendra Modi decided to organize the Unity Run in memory of the great Sardar Patel for the unity and integrity of the country. Today when we all have gathered here for the Unity Run on Unity Day, this Unity Run is not just a resolution for the unity of India, now the Unity Run has also become a resolution for a 'Viksit Bharat'," Amit Shah said.
The 'Run for Unity', held on 'Rashtriya Ekta Diaws', the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, which is being organized this time on October 29. On account of Deepawali this time 'Run For Unity' is being held today.It may be noted that commemorating the birth anniversary of this great soul 'Rashtriya Ekta Divas' is being celebrated across the country. (ANI)