BJP’s city unit participates in a walk to celebrate National Unity Day in Mysore on Friday. | Photo credit: MA SRIRAM
The National Unity Day or ‘Rashtriya Ekta Diwas’, observed on the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, was marked with a series of runs in the region on Friday.
The ‘Run for Unity’, as they were called, was a tribute to Sardar Patel, who was instrumental in integrating about 560 princely states into the Union of India.
In Mandya, 250 policemen participated in the ‘Run for Unity’ event. The run started from the office of the Superintendent of Police, covered Sanjay Circle, Mahavir Circle, VV Road and 100 ft Road before ending at the District Armed Reserve Police Grounds.
Superintendent of Police Mallikarjun Baladandi said that although the country achieved independence in 1947, there were several princely states with different laws at that time. It was a challenge to integrate them and unite them with India and establish a common law to govern the country, he added.
In Mysuru, the event was held under the joint auspices of the Central Office of Communication, the Department of Information and Public Relations, the NSS Department of the College of St. Philomena and other subjects. Field Publicity Officer ST Shruthi, students and staff of the college, NSS volunteers and others participated in the event and pledged to support the unity of the country.
Mysuru South Western Railway Division organized a Unity Walk on the occasion. The walk started from Chamundi Club and ended at Mysuru Railway Station. Mudit Mittal, Director, Railway Division; Shammas Hameed, Additional Divisional Railway Manager; and others participated in the walk along with all branch officers, RPF personnel and personnel of various departments.
The city unit of the BJP also took out a walk and paid tribute to Sardar Patel describing him as the ‘Iron Man of India’. TS Srivatsa, MLA; L. Nagendra, former MLA; and others were present.
Published – 31 Oct 2025 20:45 IST
