UP Police to organize ‘Run for Unity’ on Sardar Patel’s 150th birth anniversary

Lucknow, Oct 2025 : On the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, messages of unity and national integrity will echo across Uttar Pradesh on October 31, as the UP Police organizes a state-wide “Run for Unity”.

Inspector General (Law and Order) L.R. Kumar said the event aims to strengthen citizens’ commitment to India’s unity and integrity. The run will be held from 7 AM to 10 AM in all districts, police commissionerates, and at the state headquarters, with participation from police personnel, students, NCC, scouts, and local citizens.

Each run will cover 1 to 1.5 kilometres from respective police stations and headquarters. Kumar added that route marking, barricading, direction indicators, and security arrangements have been put in place to ensure smooth conduct of the event.

Trainee male and female constables, students, NCC cadets, scouts, police personnel, social workers, and prominent sportspersons will take part in the “Run for Unity” across Uttar Pradesh. Participants will carry the Tricolor during the run, symbolizing unity, harmony, and national pride.