India Celebrates National Unity Day with Tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
TL;DR
- Prime Minister Modi honored Sardar Patel at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat.
- New development projects worth 400 crore rupees were launched in Ekta Nagar.
- Events including the Run for Unity were held in Delhi and across the country.
- The day commemorates Patel's role in merging over 550 princely states.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Statue of Unity in Kevadia, Gujarat, to offer floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary. The visit marked Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, a day established in 2014 to celebrate the legacy of India's first Home Minister.
In the national capital, President Droupadi Murmu and Home Minister Amit Shah led the Run for Unity event. Similar runs and pledge-taking ceremonies were organized in various cities, involving students and citizens in a commitment to national solidarity.
The celebrations in Kevadia included a parade by police and paramilitary forces, cultural shows, and a bike rally focused on anti-drug awareness. Thousands of performers participated in the festivities at Ekta Nagar.
During the event, the Prime Minister inaugurated several development initiatives valued at approximately 400 crore rupees. These projects aim to further enhance the infrastructure and facilities in the Ekta Nagar region.
Why It Matters
National Unity Day highlights the historical integration of India and the ongoing efforts to maintain national integrity through infrastructure development and public participation events.
Oct 31, 2026 · Updated 10/31/2026, 4:55:52 AM · Reported with: India Today
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