The Government of Nagaland will observe Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) on October 31, to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and reaffirm the values of national unity, integrity and security.

In this connection, the Home Department, has directed all Administrative Heads of Departments (AHoDs), Heads of Departments (HoDs), Deputy Commissioners and Heads of Offices to organise pledge-taking ceremonies in their respective offices, with the participation of officers, staff and employees.

The State Police, under the direction of the DGP, Nagaland, Commissioner of Police, Dimapur, and Superintendents of Police, will organise march pasts to promote the spirit of unity, integrity and security.

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The Youth Resources & Sport Department, in coordination with the respective Deputy Commissioners, will organise ‘Run for Unity’ events at district headquarters, involving people from all sections of society. The IG (Prisons) will oversee programmes focusing on national unity and integrity in prisons across the State.

Meanwhile, a State-level pledge-taking ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. on October 31 at the Secretariat Conference Hall, Kohima. All Administrative Heads of Departments, officers and staff posted at the Secretariat have been requested to attend the programme.