Srinagar, Oct 31: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday flagged off the ‘Run for Unity’ at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC), Srinagar, as part of the celebrations marking Rashtriya Ekta Diwas.

The event was organised to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, popularly known as the Iron Man of India, whose efforts played a significant role in bringing the country together.

The run witnessed enthusiastic participation from senior government officials, students, youth and people from various sections of society, who came together to promote national unity, integrity and brotherhood.

Addressing the gathering, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha highlighted Sardar Patel’s historic contribution to national integration and called upon people to uphold the values of unity, harmony and mutual respect.

Meanwhile, Srinagar Traffic Police had issued a traffic advisory ahead of the event to facilitate the smooth movement of vehicles and minimise inconvenience to commuters.