BJP today organised the 'Run For Unity' here to commemorate the 139th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Hundreds of people from different walks of life including party leaders commenced their run from Master Canteen square and assembled in front of the BJP state headquarters near Sriram Mandir.
BJP national spokesman Sambit Patra administered oath to participants exhorting them to follow Patel, the first Home minister of the country, and rise above party politics for upholding unity, integrity and security of the country.
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The leaders used the national tricolour on the occasion which is observed as 'rashtriya Ekta Divas' but refrained from making political statement.
Meanwhile reports from other places including Berhampur, Sambalpur, Rourkela and Balasore said the run was organised by party.
Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee also observed the 30th death anniversary of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, who was assassinated on this day. PCC president Jaydev Jena and many others paid homage to the leader at the Indira Gandhi Park here.
