Phek, Meluri observe Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 150th birth anniversary

DIMAPUR — As a part of the nationwide celebration of the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a ‘Unity March’ was held at Phek town on Saturday on the theme ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’ (One India, great India) and ‘Ek Bharat, Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ (One India, self-reliant India).

According to a DIPR report, the programme was organised under Mera Yuva Bharat (My Bharat) by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, in coordination with the district administration and police, with support from various departments across the district.

The rally was flagged off by special guest Capt. Yashdeep Sharma, Adjutant of 39 Assam Rifles, Phek, from Clock Tower and culminated at Town Hall.

Students from various colleges, scouts and guides, NSS and many others from different walks of life participated in the flag march carrying the message of unity and national integration.

A short programme was held at Town Hall, where the special guest addressed the gathering and emphasised on togetherness and to show the world that the people in India are united.

Sharma concluded his speech by expressing his hope that the nation's unity would continue and the feeling of unity and belongingness would be taken to greater heights and stay forever.

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The programme was chaired by Imnasenla Walling, EAC Phek. It included a cultural presentation by students of Netaji Subash Chandra Bose Avasiya Vidyalaya Residential Girls’ Hostel, Phek, and the presentation of awards for pre-event activities.

In Meluri district, the Sardar@150 Unity March was organised by the district administration, in collaboration with NYKS/My Bharat Kendra, Phek, on Saturday.

Advisor of N&RE & NSDMA, Z Nyusietho Nyuthe, spoke at the culmination programme, detailing the life of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who shaped India's history.

He referred to Sardar Patel as the Iron ‘Man of India,’ who unified over 650 princely states into a unified India.

Earlier, the unity march was flagged off by DC Meluri, K Mhathung Tsanglao, at Meluri helipad, with students from different schools participating.

The march culminated at Hospital Junction Meluri, with a cultural dance performed by St. Xavier Higher Secondary School, Meluri.

Later, at Meluri local ground, the deputy commissioner led the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA) pledge, against drugs. Christian Mission Higher Secondary School Meluri presented a cultural dance.

As part of the district-level padyatra programme, various competitions were held, and Advisor Nyuthe distributed prizes to the winners.