‘Run for Unity’ was S Rly’s mantra

S Vishnu Sharmaa, INN/Chennai, @infodeaofficial

Southern Railway rose to the occasion in saluting the true spirit of this nation. The prestigious establishment celebrated Rashtriya Ekta Diwas to mark the 144th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhai Patel.

Spirit of unity and patriotism reached its peak when the ‘run for unity’ organised by it saw a participation in large numbers. The run commenced after being flagged off by General Manager of Southern Railway John Thomas on Sivananda Salai in Chennai on 31 October.

The participants comprising sports personalities, school children, RPF staff, employees of Southern Railway headquarters and Chennai division began the run enthusiastically led by John Thomas.

Divisions of Southern Railway also conducted commemorative integrity runs and marchpast by RPF as part of Ekta Diwas celebrations.

Railway schools across the zone organized cultural programmes, essay writing and quiz competitions in connection with National Unity Day to foster a sense of national pride.

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