NE BUSINESSS BUREAU
CHENNAI, NOV 1
Southern Railway joined the nation in celebrating Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) on Friday, marking the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man of India, whose vision and leadership were instrumental in the unification of the country.
At the Southern Railway Headquarters, R.N. Singh, General Manager, along with Shri Vipin Kumar, Additional General Manager, and K. Harikrishnan, Principal Chief Personnel Officer, led the officers and staff in taking the Unity Day Pledge, reaffirming their commitment to national integrity and collective strength.
Echoing the spirit of unity and patriotism, similar ceremonies and activities were held across all six divisions, workshops, and field units of Southern Railway. Employees actively participated in the events, paying tribute to Sardar Patel’s monumental contribution in shaping a strong, united India.
The observance underscored Indian Railways’ continued dedication to fostering national integration and solidarity—values that remain central to its service ethos and institutional mission.
Salem Division
Honoring Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s vision of unity and integrity.
Shri Panna Lal, Divisional Railway Manager / Salem Division led the Officers & Staff of Salem Division in taking the Integrity Pledge.#RashtriyaEktaDiwas #VigilanceAwarenessWeek2025 pic.twitter.com/3rVDGnNaJ4— Salem Division, Southern Railway (@SalemDRM) October 31, 2025
Palakkad Division
🇮🇳 Strength in Unity
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas pledge was administered at DRM Office, Palakkad by ADRM/PGT Shri K. Anil Kumar, joined by CPM/GS Shri S. Jayakrishnan and branch officers.#RashtriyaEktaDiwas #UnityDay #SouthernRailway #PalakkadDivision #India pic.twitter.com/vmYVHgdtvR
— Palakkad Division (@DRMPalghat) October 31, 2025
Tiruchchirappalli Division
Honouring Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth anniversary, the #RashtriyaEktaDiwas Pledge was administered by Shri Balak Ram Negi, DRM/TPJ to the Officers and staff of TPJ division, reasserting our commitment to strengthening national unity and integrity #VigilanceAwarenessWeek2025 pic.twitter.com/g7PmquUVLy
— DRM – Tiruchchirappalli (@DRMTPJ) October 31, 2025
Madurai Division
#RashtriyaEktaDiwas 2025 🇮🇳✨
‘Run for Unity’ held at DRM Office, Madurai — flagged off by DRM Shri. Om Prakash Meena.On this #NationalUnityDay, we salute Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man of India, whose vision united our great nation. 💪🚆#VigilanceAwarenessWeek2025 pic.twitter.com/PXdEM7BzJS
— DRM MADURAI (@drmmadurai) October 31, 2025