Sonowal leads Ekta Diwas pledge as all MoPSW organisations join virtually
On 31 October 2024, Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal read out the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas pledge, which all organisations of the ministry took virtually.
Summary
On 31 October 2024, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal celebrated Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day). All organisations of the ministry virtually took the pledge to preserve the unity, integrity and security of the nation after he read it out. The event began with Sonowal performing 'Pad Puja', offering floral tributes to an image of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Minister of State Shantanu Thakur also attended.
Key facts
- Date
- 31 Oct 2024
- Ministry
- Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW)
- Pledge
- Read out by Sonowal; all MoPSW organisations joined virtually
- Tribute
- 'Pad Puja' with floral tributes to Sardar Patel's image
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Consider the following about the MoPSW's Rashtriya Ekta Diwas event on 31 October 2024: 1. All organisations of the ministry virtually took the pledge after Sarbananda Sonowal read it out. 2. The event began with Sonowal performing 'Pad Puja' by offering floral tributes to an image of Sardar Patel. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (MoPSW), 31 Oct 2024: all organisations virtually took the pledge after the Union Minister read it out; the event started with Sonowal doing 'Pad Puja' with floral tributes to Sardar Patel's image.