India TV Chairman and Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma flagged off the 'Run For Unity' in Delhi's Mehrauli on Friday on the occasion of Sardar Patel's 150th birth anniversary, celebrated every year as the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas. Rajat Sharma himself participated in the run and later addressed a gathering during which he paid tribute to Sardar Patel and lauded his contributions in uniting India after Independence.
"When India gained independence, it was divided into small princely states, and Sardar Patel brought them together and united with the country," he said.
"There cannot be a better time to remember Sardar Patel's contribution in uniting India when many powers are trying to break our country and a lot of dividing forces are at play to cause damage to the country. At such a time, celebrating Sardar Patel's birth anniversary and sending a message of unity holds utmost importance," he added.
Rajat Sharma concluded his speech by thanking the Delhi Police for organising the 'Run for Unity' and sending a message of unity and protecting India's sovereignty to the world.
Police officials express gratitude to Rajat Sharma
Special Commissioner (Law and Order) Madhup Tiwari, Joint Commissioner (Southern Range) Sanjay Jain, and DCP, South, Ankit Chauhan, along with several senior police officials, were present at the event. On this occasion, Special Commissioner Madhup Tiwari and DCP South Ankit Chauhan thanked Rajat Sharma for participating in the Run for Unity.
India remembers Sardar Patel on National Unity Day
This year marks the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. To spread the message of unity, integrity, and harmony in society, the country is celebrating the day as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day). Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the celebrations in Gujarat's Kevadia, where he paid tribute to Sardar Patel at the Statue of Unity and also took the salute during the Unity Parade.
