November 13, 2001
‘5’QUAMI EKTA WEEK NOVEMBER 19-25, 2001
Quami Ekta Week will be observed throughout the country during November 19-25, 2001 to foster the spirit of patriotism, national integration and communal harmony. The Home Minister, Shri L.K. Advani in a letter to all Union Ministers, Chief Ministers of States, Lt. Governors and Administrators of Union Territories has urged to observe the week through creative and well-orchestrated programmes in a meaningful manner so as to bring forth and articulate the public statement against the divisive forces and secessionist and fundamentalist elements. Shri Advani said the National Integration Week provides an opportunity which should be fully utilized to reaffirm our faith in the spirit of tolerance, co-existence and brotherhood without discrimination on grounds of religion, race, community or caste.
The National Integration Pledge is taken on 19th November every year. The following is the text of the Pledge:
"I solemnly pledge to work with dedication to preserve and strengthen the freedom and integrity of the nation".
"I further affirm that I shall never resort to violence and that I will continue to endeavour towards settlement of all differences and disputes relating to religion, language, region or other political or economic grievances by peaceful and constitutional means."
The date-wise observance will be:
19th November 2001 |
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National Integration Day |
20th November 2001 |
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Welfare of Minorities Day |
21st November, 2001 |
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Linguistic Harmony Day |
22nd November, 2001 |
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Weaker Sections Day |
23rd November, 2001 |
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Cultural Unity Day |
24th November, 2001 |
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Women’s Day |
25th November, 2001 |
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Conservation Day |