Leh/Jammu, Oct 31 The Union Territory of Ladakh on Saturday celebrated its 7th Foundation Day with a renewed commitment to progress, unity and inclusive development, while Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) was observed with patriotic fervour across the region to commemorate the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
On the occasion of the UT foundation day, Ladakh Lt Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena extended heartfelt greetings to the people, highlighting the region’s collective journey of progress, unity and determination since its formation as a Union Territory.
The Lt Governor expressed pride over Ladakh’s achievements in various sectors under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that the region has witnessed a new era of inclusive development, ecological stewardship and cultural preservation.
He also called upon citizens to work collectively towards building a self-reliant Ladakh and contribute to the national vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
Meanwhile, Rashtriya Ekta Diwas was observed across Ladakh through pledge-taking ceremonies, parades and other programmes organised at the UT, district and departmental levels.
At the UT Secretariat in Leh, Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra administered the Ekta Diwas Pledge to Administrative Secretaries and other officers and officials, who reaffirmed their commitment to preserving the unity, integrity and security of the nation.
The main police observance was held at District Police Lines Choglamsar, Leh, where Director General of Police, Ladakh, Anand Jain attended as the Chief Guest.
The celebrations commenced with an Ekta Parade featuring contingents of CRPF, Rapid Action Force, ITBP and Ladakh Police, including male and female personnel, a police spokesman said.
The DGP took the salute and reviewed the parade, symbolising unity, discipline and coordination among the participating forces and later administered the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Pledge to the participants, reaffirming their collective resolve to uphold the unity, integrity and security of the country.
Similar observances were organised at District Police Kargil, Changthang, Drass and Sham, the 25th Battalion IRP, the State Disaster Response Force and the Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters.
(PTI News)
