Along with the rest of the country, Tripura observed Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) today to mark the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, India’s first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister.

Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha attended the State-level programme at Swami Vivekananda Maidan in Agartala. Personnel from the Assam Rifles, BSF, CRPF, Tripura Police, and various educational and professional institutions participated in the event.

The Chief Minister paid tribute to Sardar Patel’s contribution towards safeguarding the unity and integrity of the nation. He also administered the National Unity Day pledge and flagged off the ‘Run for Unity’ in the presence of public representatives. The run concluded at the Umakanta Academy premises.