LUCKNOW, Oct. 31 -- A 'Run for Unity' was organised at Raj Bhawan on Friday to commemorate National Unity Day on the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, also known as the 'Iron Man of India'. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from students of various universities along with Raj Bhawan employees.

The rally was flagged off by special secretary to the governor, Shriprakash Gupta, from the Raj Bhawan lawns near the statue of Sardar Patel. Prior to the flag-off, Gupta and other officials paid floral tribute to Patel by laying a wreath at his statue. The rally passed through Raj Bhawan Gate No. 2, Hazratganj Crossing, Lalbagh, Novelty, and Secretariat Road, before concluding at Gate No. 8 and retur...