The Deputy Commissioner of Senapati, Mamoni Doley, led the Sardar @150 Padyatra – Unity March on November 11 to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The march started from the DC’s Office Complex and concluded at the “I Love Senapati” point near the old DC Office.
The programme was organised by Mera Yuva Bharat, Senapati, in association with the District Youth Affairs and Sports Department and the National Service Scheme (NSS) Cell. Around 300 participants, including students, officials, and youth representatives, joined the event.
In her address, DC Doley expressed her happiness in taking part in the commemoration and encouraged everyone to follow Sardar Patel’s principles of unity, integrity, and discipline in their daily lives. She recalled Patel’s pivotal role in uniting India during and after the freedom struggle and urged Senapati’s communities to rise above differences and work together for peace and progress.
W. Paulina Monsang, Deputy Director of Mera Yuva Bharat, highlighted that similar Unity Marches would continue across the district, with the next scheduled for November 14 at Maram. She also announced that 150 youths from Manipur would be selected to take part in a nationwide Unity March in Delhi.
Dr. Prasanta Leichombam, Assistant Professor and Head of Economics at Mt. Pisgah College, spoke on Sardar Patel’s life, philosophy, and his contributions to movements like Non-Cooperation, Civil Disobedience, and Quit India.
During the event, DC Doley administered the Aatmanirbhar pledge and distributed sports kits to 11 youth and student organisations from TNK, Emesiipfro, Taphou Onaeme, RTYSO, Quarter Colony, Maram Centre, Pouna Colony, Zaikarii, Makeng Chajing, Angkailongdi, and Katomai.
The programme was attended by AC to DC S. Plim Reikheinamai, SDC Ngaonii Panii, district-level officers, N. Benjamin Tao of Bharatiya Christian Manch, Thaikho Peter of Senapati District Manipur Pradesh, teachers, and NSS volunteers.
