On the occasion of UNIVERSAL BROTHERHOOD DAY ,Vivekananda Kendra Itanagar organised ‘RUN FOR THE NATION ‘ on 11th Sept.2013.

Sri J.K.PANGGENG, Hon’ble PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY flagged off the programme at Nyokam Lapang Ground near Ziro point.  Jawans from  CRPF, ITBF, Teachers and students of VKVs and various educational  institutions, Officials of various departments  and general public actively participated in this programme of RUN FOR THE NATION  from Nyokam Lapang Ground to Vivekananda hall at Ramakrishna Mission Hospital Complex. After this a  solemn function was organised at Vivekananda Hall to highlight the importance of Brotherhood Day and relevance of Swami Vivekananda’s Teachings in our day-to-day life.

Sri T.N.Thungdok, Hon’ble Parliamentary Secretary &Principal advisor to Chief Minister, Arunachal Pradesh graced the occasion as Chief guest. He emphasised the need to preserve our cultural heritage irrespective of one’s religious faith.

Sri Joram Begi , Prant pramukh ,  VKVAPT highlighted the importance of unity and harmony among all tribes in the State for its progress and prosperity.

Sri Sunil Ambekar, All India Organizing  Secretary, ABVP also spoke on this occasion. Students of VKV Itanagar and Vivek Vihar presented symbolic images of Swami Vivekananda and delivered small speeches about him. Kr Kaling Denggen, VKV Itanagar delivered Swamiji’s Chicago address. Altogether around 300 people participated in this auspicious function.

Sri Pritam Taffo, Secretary, SVSSS, Arunachal Prant cited welcome address and Sri Nabom Atum, President ,SVSSS celebration  Committee  gave vote of thanks.

Sri T.N. Thungtok, Hon’ble Parliamentary Secretary donated rupees one lakh for the noble works of Vivekananda Kendra. The programme ended with light refreshment.