By Chandan Singh | Page 3 News Worldwide | New Delhi
8,000–9,000 Participants Join National Unity Day March; Delhi Minister Champions Cleanliness, Social Harmony and Nation-Building
NEW DELHI: Demonstrating the spirit of national unity and collective responsibility, Delhi Cabinet Minister Shri Ashish Sood participated in a grand Unity March on Saturday to commemorate the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and celebrate National Unity Day.
The march, organised from Patel Chowk to Central Park, Connaught Place, witnessed enthusiastic participation from approximately 8,000–9,000 children and citizens, reflecting strong public engagement with the message of national integration and social responsibility.
Paying heartfelt tributes to Sardar Patel, Sood highlighted his extraordinary contribution to India’s unity and territorial integrity. He said Patel’s determination, political foresight and historic role in integrating the princely states laid the foundation for a united India.
Addressing the gathering, the minister emphasised that Sardar Patel’s ideals of national unity, integrity, dedication and selfless public service remain deeply relevant and continue to inspire future generations.
Held under the theme ‘Swachh Bharat, Swasth Bharat’ (Clean India, Healthy India), the Unity March carried a strong message of cleanliness, public health and active citizen participation. It encouraged citizens, particularly the younger generation, to embrace cleanliness as a daily responsibility and contribute towards a healthier and progressive society.
Reaffirming the Delhi Government’s development vision, Minister Sood said that, inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision and under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the government is committed to transforming Delhi into a clean, healthy, safe and developed capital.
He underlined that public participation, inclusive development and a collective commitment to cleanliness are essential to achieving this goal.
Concluding his address, Ashish Sood appealed to Delhi residents to take inspiration from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and translate his ideals into meaningful action. He called upon citizens to strengthen national unity, promote social harmony, uphold cleanliness and contribute actively to public service and nation-building.
The minister’s participation in the march highlighted the occasion’s central message: national unity is strengthened not merely through remembrance, but through citizens’ everyday actions and collective responsibility.
