Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel made efforts to facilitate equal development of all sections of society. He also worked to strengthen the administrative system and the police. People of the state also need to unite and fight against corruption. Chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat said this while speaking at the ceremonial parade held on the occasion of National Unity Day at the police lines here on Saturday. On the occasion, the chief minister also presented a trophy and cheque for Rs one lakh to the Pokhri police station for being selected as the state’s best police station. He also awarded various medals to personnel of the police for commendable work in the spheres of fire fighting, investigation and others.
Speaking on the occasion, the CM said that Patel struggled for long for the nation’s independence. After independence, with his strong will power he was able to unite and merge the princely states with the nation. Unity is vital for the strength of any nation, state and force. The strength of society also increases with unity, said Rawat. He said that with the efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Patel’s vision of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshth Bharat’ is being achieved. The fight which the nation fought against Covid under the PM’s leadership has become an example for the world. Today, the nation has succeeded to a considerable extent in tackling the Covid pandemic. Every section of society cooperated fully for protection from Covid. However, till Covid is brought fully under control, all need to maintain full alertness. The CM further stressed on the need for uniting in the fight against corruption. Mafia elements are trying to make inroads in the state whether it be through their illegal activities focused on drugs, mining or forests. The people need to unite and fight against such elements. The State government is committed to rid the state of the mafia and Patel’s life will provide inspiration and strength in this endeavour, added the CM.
The director general of police, Anil Kumar Raturi also addressed the gathering on the occasion. MP Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah, Vidhan Sabha speaker Prem Chand Agarwal, MLAs Harbans Kapoor, Munna Singh Chauhan, Ganesh Joshi, Khajan Das, Dehradun mayor Sunil Uniyal ‘Gama’, additional chief secretary Radha Raturi and director general (crime, law and order) Ashok Kumar were also among those present on the occasion.
Sunday, 01 November 2020 | PNS | Dehradun
