SCR's Vijayawada Division observes Sadbhavana Diwas

VIJAYAWADA: The Vijayawada Division, South Central Railway, observed Sadbhavana Diwas to mark the birth anniversary of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi on Friday.

Narendra A. Patil, divisional railway manager, Vijayawada Division, said that every year, August 20 is observed as Sadbhavana Diwas to promote national integration and communal harmony among people of all religions and languages. He explained that since August 20th is a Sunday, the Sadbhavana pledge was organised today.

Narendra Patil administered the Sadbhavana Diwas pledge to all branch officers and staff today at the divisional office, Vijayawada. M. Srikanth, ADRM, operations; D. Srinivasa Rao, ADRM, infrastructure; and branch officers took part in the event today. The staff took the oath to work for emotional oneness, eschew violence, and promote goodwill among people regardless of their caste, religion, or ethnicity.

Narendra Patil appealed to the gathering to resolve all the differences through dialogue and constitutional means without resorting to violence and work towards a common goal of peace and prosperity for all.