Jammu: On the 151st birth anniversary of the Iron Man of India, Bharat Ratna Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Ji, the J&K BJP organised the "Run for Unity" (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas) from North Block Bahu Plaza, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu. The event paid tribute to Sardar Patel's contribution to the unification of India and his vision of a strong, integrated nation.
J&K BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma CA, accompanied by MP Jugal Kishore Sharma, MLAs Vikram Randhawa, Prof Gharu Ram, Yudhvir Sethi and Devyani Rana flagged off the run. J&K BJP Vice President Rekha Mahajan, Pawan Sharma, Secretary, J&K BJP (programme coordinator), District Presidents Naresh Singh Jasrotia and Adv. Rajesh Gupta, BJYM State President Arun Prabhat, Mahila Morcha President J&K Neha Mahajan, Brahamjyot Satti, Dharminder Kumar, Ranjodh Singh Nalwa, Ayodhya Gupta, Bawa Sharma, Parduman Singh, Ajay Gupta other senior party leaders, party cadre, youth volunteers, citizens from different walks of life and students from various institutions took part with great enthusiasm, carrying the message of unity, discipline and national pride.
Sat Sharma, while speaking on the occasion, said that Sardar Patel's greatest legacy is the unity and integrity of India. Sardar Patel Ji's iron will and clear vision brought more than 560 princely states together into one nation. Today, when Jammu & Kashmir stands fully integrated with the national mainstream, we are fulfilling the dream he saw for a united India," he said. He urged the youth to draw inspiration from Sardar Patel's life and to work with honesty and dedication for the nation. Calling the Run for Unity a symbol of collective resolve, he said every citizen must rise above differences of region, religion and language to keep India strong. He also thanked the participants for their enthusiasm and appreciated the party workers for organizing the event so well.
Jugal Kishore Sharma said Sardar Patel was a rare statesman whose decisive leadership shaped modern India. He said the unity he built must be protected through constant vigilance and civic responsibility, and encouraged young people to adopt fitness, discipline and service to society as core values.
Vikram Randhawa said the large turnout showed the deep respect the people of Jammu hold for Sardar Patel's ideals. He noted that such events strengthen the spirit of "Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat" and help carry the message of national integration to every household.
Devyani Rana said women and youth have a vital role in preserving the unity and harmony of the nation, and called on everyone to follow Sardar Patel's example of selfless service.
All participants took a pledge to protect the unity, integrity and security of the nation and to work together for its progress. The run proceeded along the designated route, with participants chanting slogans in praise of Sardar Patel and the motherland. At the end, leaders and participants took a pledge to uphold the unity, integrity and security of the nation.
