Chhattisgarh Chief Minister flags off 'Run for Unity' marathon

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh today flagged off the 'Run for Unity' marathon to mark the birth anniversary of India's first Home Minister Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel and appealed to people of the state to take a pledge to uphold the spirit of national unity.
Extending his wishes to the people on the occasion of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas which commemorates the birth anniversary of Patel, Chief Minister Singh reminded the people about his contribution to India's independence struggle.
"Son of a farmer, Patel made strenuous efforts to unite various territories of India under one flag. The dream of a united India has come true as a result of his vision. He transformed India into a nation," Singh said.

"The present face of India is the result of tremendous contribution made by Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel. The occasion strengthens the spirit of oneness, peace and amity in the state as well as the nation," he said.
The Chief Minister administered the pledge of maintaining unity and integrity of the country to all citizens and students present on the occasion, after which a 'Run for Unity' rally commenced from Gandhi Udyan, and passed through Ambedkar Chowk, Raj Bhavan Road and Police Headquarters Road, to end at the spot from where it began.
National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadet and a large number of youngsters participated in the marathon enthusiastically.

Chhattisgarh Assembly Speaker Gaurishankar Agrawal, Agriculture Minister Brijmohan Agrawal, Public Works Department minister Rajesh Moonat, MLAs and officials were also present at the event.