Dehradun, Oct. 30 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

Dehradun, 29 Oct: The 150th birth anniversary of the Iron Man of India and emblem of national unity, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, will be celebrated with great fervour and patriotic pride in Dehradun district. To mark this historic occasion, a massive 'Ekta Padyatra' (Unity March) and associated programmes covering nearly 8 kilometres will be organised on 31 October. The march will begin at 7:30 a.m. from the statue of Vallabhbhai Patel at Clock Tower and culminate at Shaheed Sthal (Martyrs' Memorial), Cheed Bagh. The march is aimed towards reinforcing the ideals of unity, security, and fraternity.

In preparation for the event, Chief Development Officer (CDO) Abhinav Shah convened a meeting of all l...