By Anup Biswas

Haflong :Along with the rest of the country, the Rasktriya Ekta Divas was observed at Haflong in commemorating the Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabbhai Patel, the leading freedom fighter of India. The programme was organised by Dima Hasao District Sports Association in collaboration with the District Administration.

The programme was started with lighting of lamp by Dhrubajyoti Dev, ADC, Sreejit T. Superintendent of Police, Dima Hasao along with other dignitaries and paid floral tribute to the portrait of Sardar Vallabbhai Patel. In this connection, a pledge was served by Dhrubajyoti Dev, ADC to all the participants of the programme. A Run for Unity was flagged off by Sreejit T., Superintendent of Police, Dima Hasao where departmental heads, police personnel, students, social workers, NGOs, Senior Citizens, members of Apex bodies and others were present. The run was started from SBI waiting shed point to the Council Rotary and back to SBI waiting shed.

The programme was also attended by media persons, local people from various walks of life. The programme ended with tea & snacks to the participants of the programme.