Kulgam: Deputy Commissioner Shahzad Alam on Thursday led an Ekta March through Kulgam town as part of events marking the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel ahead of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas on October 31.
The march began at the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Office after the singing of the National Song and the National Anthem. It passed through the main town and culminated at the Clock Tower, with participants carrying placards promoting national unity, integrity and solidarity.
SSP Kulgam Anayat Ali, Additional District Development Commissioner Altaf Ahmad Khan, Additional Deputy Commissioner Vikar Ahmad Giri and other district officers participated in the march.
At the Clock Tower, students of Kendriya Vidyalaya Amnoo presented the National Song, while the police band performed the National Anthem. Students and the band also presented patriotic performances highlighting unity in diversity.
The programme concluded with the DC, SSP and other officers laying floral tributes at Patel’s portrait.
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas is observed annually on October 31 to commemorate Patel’s birth anniversary and highlight his contribution to national integration.
