Uri, October 31: Mike Battalion, under the aegis of Pir Panjal Brigade of Dagger Division, organised a National Unity Day celebration at Churunda Middle School, Uri, with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervour to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, popularly known as the Iron Man of India.
The programme aimed to promote the values of national unity, integrity, brotherhood and patriotism among schoolchildren and the local community.
The event witnessed the participation of approximately 90 civilians from nearby villages, 70 students and five teachers from Churunda Middle School. A representative from Lalumar Middle School, accompanied by one teacher and around 10 students, also attended the programme. The local Sarpanch was present on the occasion.
Various activities were organised to mark the occasion, including drawing and poem recitation competitions based on the theme of National Unity Day. Students also presented patriotic songs, speeches in Hindi and English, dialogue presentations and group dances, showcasing their talent and expressing their understanding of national unity and patriotism.
A friendly cricket match between Indian Army personnel and local civilians was also organised, promoting sportsmanship, camaraderie and bonhomie between the Army and the local population.
Winners of the drawing and poem recitation competitions were felicitated with prizes, while special prizes were distributed among participants of all events to appreciate their enthusiasm and active involvement.
The programme provided a meaningful platform for students and local residents to understand the importance of unity in diversity, mutual respect and national integration. It also strengthened the bond between the Indian Army, educational institutions and the local community.
The event concluded on a patriotic note, reaffirming the Indian Army’s continued commitment to community engagement, youth empowerment and the promotion of peace, unity and brotherhood in the region.
