BJP to organize marathon in JK on Patel's birth anniversary

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Press Trust of India Jammu
Last Updated : Oct 28 2015 | 5:57 PM IST
To familiarize people with contributions made by Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel, BJP will organize "Run for Unity-peace and prosperity marathon" in Jammu on his birth anniversary, falling on October 31.
BJP State President & MP Jugal Kishore Sharma told reporters here today that,"to make aware the young generations about the glorious history of India and the efforts made by the first Home Minister of India, Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel, BJP state unit is organizing Run for Unity-peace and prosperity marathon in Jammu."
Elaborating on the scheduled event, Sharma said that the Narendra Modi government has taken an initiative to recognize the services and contribution in getting the accession of the princely states into the Union of India after the partition of the country.
The Modi government has already decided to install world's highest statue of this great leader in Gujrat and organized run for unity last year as well with a sole motive of highlighting the contribution of Sardar Patel.
Sharma said that the marathon will be organized simultaneously in various places across the country and in Jammu it will be taken out from flagged off from Heritage Mubarak Mandi Complex and culminate near Dogra Chowk with a motive of highlighting the need for unity, peace and prosperity.
Sharma further appealed to the heads of various educational institutions, youth, prominent citizens, members of political and social organizations for participating in large numbers to make this event a success.
BJP MLA Rajesh Gupta briefed about the route and said that the marathon will pass through main bazaars of Jammu city before its culmination and added that the participants securing top positions will be presented momentos.
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First Published: Oct 28 2015 | 5:57 PM IST

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