Sri Vijaya Puram, November 1: National Unity Day was celebrated yesterday at Lok Niwas, Sri Vijaya Puram, on the occasion of the birth anniversary of the Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, with special emphasis on strengthening the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’.
On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor, Dr. Dinesh Sharma, administered the National Unity Day pledge to all senior officers and staff members of Lok Niwas. Everyone pledged to preserve the unity, integrity and security of the nation and contribute towards ensuring the internal security of the country. The occasion also witnessed the remembrance of Sardar Patel’s unparalleled contribution and his decisive role in the national integration of the country.
Following the pledge-taking ceremony, a delegation of Kannada Sangh, Sri Vijaya Puram, paid a courtesy call on the Lieutenant Governor at Lok Niwas. During the meeting, demonstrating a sense of social responsibility, the delegation presented a cheque of Rs. 1,00,000 (Rupees One Lakh) towards the Lieutenant Governor’s Relief Fund.
The Lieutenant Governor expressed his gratitude to Kannada Sangh for this generous contribution and stated that such support plays an important role in extending assistance to the needy.
