Delhi University has asked all its affiliated colleges and institutions to celebrate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on October 31 by taking a national unity pledge and organising events celebrating his life and work.
Part of Sardar Patel’s birth anniversary celebration, Maharaja Agrasen College, has invited Gujarat Governor O P Kohli to deliver the first Sardar Patel Memorial Lecture.
The university in a letter to institution heads on Tuesday said the varsity will be observing Sardar Patel’s birth anniversary on Friday with various programmes aimed at spreading the message of unity, safety and security.
“A unified time for oath taking across DU will be sent shortly,” the letter said. The university has also directed principals to send a brief report and photographs to the dean of colleges by November 3.
DU has also sent a copy of pledge to be taken by the students. It reads, “I solemnly pledge that I dedicated myself to preserve the unity, integrity and security of the nation and also strive hard to spread this message among my fellow countrymen. I take this pledge in the spirit of unification of my country which was made possible by the vision and action of Late Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. I also solemnly resolve to make my own contribution to ensure internal security of my country.”
The Directorate of Education of Delhi government has issued directives to heads of all government and its aided schools to organise suggested activities to commemorate Sardar Patel’s birth anniversary.
It has asked all schools to organise a special assembly in which, at least, two students (a boy and a girl in co-ed schools) speak about the contribution of Sardar Patel.
Heads of schools or special invitees will highlight the need to preserve the unity, integrity and security of the country.
Run for Unity
Roads leading to Rajpath will remain closed for general traffic on Friday morning when Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the ‘Run for Unity’ on the occasion of birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel, reports PTI.
“To facilitate smooth conduct of the function, Rajpath and Rafi Marg will be closed for movement of traffic from 5 am to 9.30 am while Janpath and Man Singh Road shall be closed between 7 am and 9.30 am,” said Special Commissioner (Traffic) Muktesh Chander.
According to police, approximately 10,000 participants will take part in the event, who will arrive in buses and cars. Besides, the programme will be attended by MPs, MLAs and government officers.