Guwahati: Sarbananda Sonowal Flags Off 'Run for Unity' on National Unity Day

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, inaugurated the 'Run for Unity' marathon in Guwahati’s Sarusajai Stadium on Tuesday, as part of the nationwide initiative on National Unity Day.

The event is being held to honor the legacy of India's first Home Minister, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

Taking to platform 'X', Sonowal expressed his delightment in joining the enthusiasts at the Run for Unity event and said that it was inspiring to witness students from various schools take part in the event.

He wrote, “Delighted to join fitness enthusiasts at the Run for Unity event at Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati organised by @shipmin_india as part of the #RashtriyaEktaDiwas celebrations.”

“It was inspiring to witness students from various schools and local take part in the evening upholding the ideal of unity espoused by Iron Man of India Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel ji. The participation of the youth in such large numbers is also a momentous realisation of Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi Ji's vision of #FitIndia, which has been widely adopted,” he added.

Delighted to join fitness enthusiasts at the Run for Unity event at Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati organised by @shipmin_india as part of the #RashtriyaEktaDiwas celebrations.

It was inspiring to witness students from various schools and local take part in the evening upholding… pic.twitter.com/tID6za6Yz6

— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) October 29, 2024

The 'Run for Unity' this year is celebrated on October 29 across the country, aligning with the festivities of Diwali, as part of the initiative on Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day).

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