Nagaland Police observed the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas in October 31 at PHQ with T John Longkumer, IPS, DGP Nagaland as the chief host. (DIPR Photo)
Kohima, October 31 (MExN): Nagaland Police observed Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) in commemoration of the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallab Bhai Patel, the first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister of Independent India on October 31 at PHQ with T John Longkumer, IPS, DGP Nagaland, as the chief host.
“Sardar Vallab Bhai Patel played an important role in the country's struggle for independence and guided its integration into a united and independent India,” a DIPR report quoted the DGP on Saturday.
The DGP said, “The Police forces in India including the CPO and Assam Rifles have contributed immensely towards various internal security challenges. They are an integral part of the national security and instrumental in maintaining unity of the country. It is in recognition of the galvanizing role played by the police, that the period from October 21 to 31 has been declared as 'Police Flag Day' which culminates today with the observance of the 'National Unity Day.”
On the occasion, the DGP also administered the Pledge of Unity and called upon to gathering to renew their oaths to uphold the integrity and security of the Nation.
