Kohima, Nov 3: Assam Rifles organised a Rashtriya Ekta Diwas pledge ceremony in Kohima, Nagaland, on November 2 to commemorate the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, popularly known as the Iron Man of India.

A total of 177 personnel participated in the ceremony, reaffirming their commitment to preserving the unity, integrity and security of the nation.
The participants included five officers, 16 Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs) and 156 personnel from Other Ranks, who collectively took the pledge to uphold the ideals of national integration, unity and solidarity.
The ceremony paid tribute to Sardar Patel's historic contribution to nation-building, particularly his instrumental role in integrating princely states into the Indian Union after Independence.
Remembered for his strong leadership, determination and commitment to national unity, Patel remains an enduring symbol of India's collective strength and territorial integrity.
Through the observance, Assam Rifles reiterated its commitment to the values of national integration and solidarity, while encouraging its personnel to uphold the spirit of unity in diversity.
The programme highlighted the importance of collective responsibility in safeguarding the nation's unity and strengthening the bonds that hold the country together.