Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel commemorated on National Unity Day
Source: The Sangai Express / DIO

CCpur/Jiribam/Kamjong, October 31 2026: The State joined in celebrating Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) 2026 with widespread patriotic fervour, marking the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man of India.

Assam Rifles

Commemorating the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Assam Rifles organised a series of community-centric activities and patriotic observances today to celebrate National Unity Day across the State.

Under the aegis of Headquarters Inspector General Assam Rifles (South), the events aimed to uphold national integration, territorial integrity, communal harmony, public health awareness, environmental cleanliness, and sportsmanship, said a press release by Assam Rifles.

At Keirak village, Thoubal district, Assam Rifles organised an interactive awareness session sensitising participants, comprising local villagers and personnel, to the importance of peaceful coexistence, individual responsibility in nation-building, and strengthening social bonds.

Concurrently, across Churachandpur district, extensive celebrations were conducted under Henglep Subdivision.

At Churachandpur town, 87 Assam Rifles personnel solemnly took the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Pledge, reaffirming their commitment to preserving internal security, national integrity, and national unity.

Extending the celebration to grassroots community engagement, an awareness drive on dengue prevention highlighting mosquito breeding control and cleanliness was conducted at P Sejol Village, followed by a friendly volleyball match between the local Youth Club and Assam Rifles personnel, witnessing participation from 60 locals and 13 personnel.

Additionally, at T Khongkhai Village, a joint cleanliness drive saw local residents and personnel cleaning public spaces and roadside areas to foster environmental hygiene.

Churachandpur

Around 500 people took part in a 'Run for Unity' organised by the District Administration, Chura chandpur today to mark Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) on the theme "Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat".

The run began at Peace Ground, Tuibong, and proceeded via the Police Station to Public Ground, Hiangtam Lamka.

Deputy Commissioner of Churachandpur, Krishna Kumar, flagged off the rally from the Peace Ground.

Addressing participants before the run, the Deputy Commissioner urged them to uphold integrity and solidarity and work to strengthen peace in Churachandpur district.

He appealed to young people to stay away from drugs, saying substance abuse could harm their future and affect their families.

He added that drug use could hinder the country�s development.

The DC said the rally would convey a message of patriotism and the resolve to uphold India�s unity.

Each step in the run served as a symbol of the country�s unity and integrity, he added.

Later.

Seiminthang Lenthang, ADC, administered a pledge reaffirming the participants� commitment to the unity, integrity and security of India.

Jiribam

Jiribam district joined the country today in celebrating National Unity Day.

Organised under the aegis of the District Administration Jiribam, a series of events were successfully coordinated by various District Level Offices (DLOs) to reaffirm the collective commitment towards preserving the unity, integrity, and security of the nation.

The day was organised across all Block Level Offices led by Block Development Officers and District Level Government Offices including Chief Medical Office, District Youth Affairs and Sports Office, District Forest Office, Gram Panchayats, etc.

The District Level Offices commenced the day with the solemn Rashtriya Ekta Diwas pledge taking ceremony.

Officials, field staff and others from line departments participated in large numbers within their respective offices.

Kamjong

Kamjong District Administration today observed Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) at the office chamber of the Deputy Commissioner, Kamjong, commemorating the 151st birth anniversary of Sadar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man of India.

Deputy Commissioner LN Kashung led the officials present in administering the National Unity Pledge to dedicate themselves in preserving the unity, integrity and security of the nation.

LN Kashung, while addressing the officials during the observation, recalled the invaluable contribution of Sadar Vallabhbhai Patel in India�s national integration after independence.

Additional Deputy Commissioner HL Jain, Sub-Divisional Officer, Phungyar and Kasom Khullen, Sub-Deputy Collectors, District Level Officers of different departments and other officials attended the observation among others.

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