NMPA Observes Rashtriya Ekta Diwas with ‘Run for Unity’
Mangaluru: The New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) observed Rashtriya Ekta Diwas on October 31, commemorating the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, popularly known as the Iron Man of India, with patriotic fervour.
As part of the celebrations, NMPA organised a ‘Run for Unity,’ in which port officers and employees participated enthusiastically, reaffirming their commitment to national unity, integrity and solidarity.
S. Shanthi, Deputy Chairperson of NMPA, flagged off the run in the presence of senior officers and employees. Following the event, she administered the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas pledge, which all present took.
The programme concluded with Pad Puja and a floral tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s portrait. Participants paid their respects to the visionary leader whose tireless efforts unified the nation.
Through these celebrations, NMPA reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the ideals of unity, integrity, and national solidarity championed by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.