Railway observes Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, Rail Minister launches RUN FOR UNITY

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In commemoration of the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel in keeping with his lofty mission of national integration and service towards the cause of the nation, Northern Railway observed Rashtriya Ekta Diwas with all major railway stations marking special events on the occasion today. Hon’ble Minister for Railways Shri Piyush Goyal paid floral tributes to Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel on the occasion and launched the commemorative programs on Railways this morning at New Delhi. On the occasion, Shri Goyal led the commemorative Run for Unity, which commenced from the precincts of Saloon Siding, New Delhi Station situate adjoining State Entry Road and included several participants’ joining enroute the Connaught Circus Inner Circle. Shri Ashwani Lohani, Chairman Railway Board, Shri Rajesh Agrawal, Member, Rolling Stock, Shri S.N.Agarwal, Member Staff, Shri Vishwesh Chaube, General Manager, Northern Railway, Shri R.N. Singh, Divisional Railway Manager, Northern Railway, Delhi and senior Railway Officers also participated in the run.  Members of Voluntary organizations on Northern Railway viz. Northern Railway Bharatiya Scouts and Guides Association, Railway Protection Force also enthusiastically participated in the run carrying placards on the theme of national unity.

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