Kohima, 31 October (MTNews): The Governor of Nagaland, La Ganesan, along with the officers and staff of Raj Bhavan Kohima, observed Rashtriya Ekta Diwas at Raj Bhavan on the 31st of October 2023.
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas is observed on the birth anniversary of India’s first Deputy Prime Minister and the Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
During the short program, flower tributes were paid, and the Governor expressed that whatever India is today as a nation is due to the unparalleled contributions of pioneers like Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The Governor added that Sardar Patel would have been a happy man if he were alive to see his vision and actions transforming India into a formidable nation.
Jochule, Section Officer, also shared the achievements of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who played a pivotal role in the integration of the newly independent nation. His decisive actions, strong diplomacy, and leadership skills led to hundreds of princely states agreeing to accede to the Indian Union. The day seeks to promote and reinforce the inherent strength and resilience of the nation to withstand potential threats to the unity, integrity, and security of the country.
The Secretary to the Governor, Rajesh Soundararajan, IAS, administered the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas pledge during the program.