Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], October 31 (ANI): On National Unity Day, Uttarakhand's Director General of Police (DGP) Abhinav Kumar administered the oath of national unity to all officers and employees present at the Police Headquarters in Dehradun.

Addressing the people on the occasion, the Uttarakhand DGP said I sincerely swear that I will dedicate myself to maintaining the unity, integrity and security of the nation and will also make every effort to spread this message among my countrymen. I am taking this oath in the spirit of unity of my country, which can be made possible by the vision and actions of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. I also sincerely pledge to contribute to ensure the internal security of my country.

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Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary is celebrated as National Unity Day or Rashtriya Ekta Diwas on October 31. Since 2014, this day has been marked by 'Run for Unity' events nationwide, that sees participation by people from all walks of life.

Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary at the Statue of Unity in Kevadia, Gujarat.

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After honouring Patel, the Prime Minister administered the Unity Oath and attended the 'Rashtriya Ekta Diwas' parade or the Unity Day Parade at the Parade Ground in Kevadia.

Earlier, Prime Minister Modi paid tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary, stating that Patel's work continues to inspire future generations.

"My salutations to Bharat Ratna Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary. Protecting the unity and sovereignty of the nation was the top priority of his life. His personality and work will continue to inspire every generation of the country," PM Modi said on X.

Born on October 31, 1875, in Nadiad, Gujarat, Sardar Patel is credited with uniting all 562 princely states of pre-independent India, helping to establish the Republic of India. He served as the country's first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister from 1947 to 1950. He passed away on December 15, 1950. (ANI)

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