Sports Minister Calls for Upholding National Unity and Integrity on Rashtriya Ekta Diwas
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Sports and Youth Services Department celebrated Rashtriya Ekta Diwas at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Thursday, highlighting the importance of national unity, integrity, and collective development.
The programme was organised to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, popularly known as the Iron Man of India, whose contributions played a crucial role in strengthening the nation’s unity.
Attending the event as the chief guest, Suryabanshi Suraj, Odisha’s Minister for Sports and Youth Services, paid floral tributes to the statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Addressing the gathering, he urged citizens, particularly the youth, to draw inspiration from Patel’s ideals and contribute to preserving the country’s unity and integrity.
The minister emphasised the need for collective efforts in nation-building and called upon people to actively participate in realising the goals of Viksit Odisha 2036 and Viksit Bharat 2047 under the leadership of the Prime Minister and the Chief Minister of Odisha.
As part of the observance, Suryabanshi Suraj administered the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas pledge to participants, reaffirming their commitment to safeguarding the unity, sovereignty, and integrity of the nation.
A Unity March was also organised on the occasion, drawing participation from sportspersons, volunteers, students, social workers, and officials.
The event underscored the significance of national integration and communal harmony through active public participation.
Several dignitaries and senior officials, including Bhupendra Singh Poonia, Priyadarshi Mishra, Golak Mohapatra, Jagannath Pradhan, and Sudipta Ray, attended the programme.
The celebration concluded with a renewed commitment among participants to uphold the values of unity and integrity championed by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
