RPF contingent of S Rly stands up for national unity

Tamil Nadu: Chennai, Nov 2:-- Railway Protection Force (RPF) unit of Southern Railway rose to the occasion in commemorating National Unity Day recently. National Unity Day also known as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas marks the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhai Patel and 31 October of every year is celebrated as National Unity Day.

Sardar Patel is also known as Iron Man of India and has played a critical role in unification of India. The celebrations took place at the premises of Southern Railway headquarters in Chennai where RPF units organized a splendid march past.

John Thomas, General Manager, Southern Railway reviewed the march past. Earlier he administered Unity Day Pledge to officers and staff of Southern Railway and received the Guard of Honor by RPF platoons. Birendra Kumar, Principal Chief Security Commissioner, Southern Railway and other senior officials of Southern Railway were also present.

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