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The J&K CM led the Run For Unity on National Unity Day to commemorate birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhai Patel.
J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Leads ‘Run for Unity’ On National Unity Day
Srinagar: Marking National Unity Day, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah led the ‘Run for Unity’ in Srinagar on Tuesday, paying tribute to the legacy of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, widely revered as the architect of a united India. The event, organized to celebrate the birth anniversary of Patel, commenced at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) and concluded at the nearby Botanical Garden.
The Chief Minister also administered a unity pledge at SKICC before flagging off the run, which saw enthusiastic participation from people across different walks of life, including students, local residents, and dignitaries. Participants gathered early in the morning, donning running shoes and ready to honor Patel’s vision of national integration. As the race began, cheers filled the air, and banners bearing messages of unity waved above the crowd, with each step along the scenic route representing a collective commitment to fostering national unity and togetherness.
M S Nazki
