Participants of the 'Run for Unity' in Mokokchung on October 31.
DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 31 (MExN): The Rashtriya Ekta Diwas or National Unity Day was held across Nagaland along with the rest of India to celebrate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. On this day, 'Run for Unity' events were held across the state.
In Dimapur, the District Administration in collaboration with the District Sports Officer organized the run at the Government Higher Secondary School, Nagarjan, Dimapur.
To promote the spirit of national unity in Kohima, the Department of Youth Resources and Sports organized the ‘Run for Unity’ event at the Indira Gandhi Stadium. The program was chaired by Zhopovi Zecho, District Sports Officer, Kohima. The Unity Run was flagged off by SDO (C) Kohima, Nokpai Konyak. Approximately 200 men and women from diverse sections of society actively participated in the run.
In Tuensang the run brought together participants from various segments of the community, including the District Administration, DEF Tuensang, and students from Government Thangjam Higher Secondary School, Tuensang.
In Longleng, the event was inaugurated by SP Longleng, Yanger Jamir, who administered the unity pledge and flagged off the run. The Unity Run commenced from Hukphang Junction and concluded at Lempong Junction.
Dr Samuel Akho Konyak, NCS, EAC Longleng, representing the District Administration of Longleng, extended his gratitude to all the Heads of Departments (HoDs), staff, police personnel, students, and participants who contributed to the success of the programme.
In Mokokchung, a total of 60 NCC cadets from various schools and colleges, all affiliated with the 25 Naga Bn NCC, Mokokchung, participated in the run. The Unity Pledge was administered by Chumlamo Humtsoe, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) of Mokokchung, who also flagged off the event from Police Point in Mokokchung.
The coordination of this event was led by First Officer Temjen and Subedar Ajay Singh of the 25 Naga Bn NCC.
In Noklak, Deputy Commissioner Arikumba underscored the significance of October 31 as National Unity Day. He led the administration of the National Unity pledge, emphasizing the principles of unity and integration. The run, which commenced from the Public Ground concluded at the Police Point.
