Doda, Nov. 1 -- On the occasion of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, Doda in Jammu and Kashmir was illuminated with 3,000 diyas and featured performances by children, according to Doda DC Harvinder Singh.

In his interaction with ANI, Doda DC said that the Shaheen Educational Trust, along with the district administration, hosted the diya-lighting event to mark the birth anniversary of India's first Home Minister, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

"We are present at the newly renovated Doda Sports Stadium. Shaheen Educational Trust, along with the district administration, organised a diya lighting event, marking the birth anniversary of Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel... We lit around 3000 diyas, and children performed... We have pledged to move ...