Statue of Unity a tribute to Sardar Patel, built through a mass movement: PM Modi

October 31, 2025 1:44 PM

Statue of Unity a tribute to Sardar Patel, built through a mass movement: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the Statue of Unity stands as a fitting tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and symbolizes the collective spirit of the nation. He emphasized that the monument was not just a government project but a mass movement that connected people across India, particularly from its villages. Responding to a series of posts by the Modi Archive handle on X, the Prime Minister said, “‘Statue of Unity’ is a tribute to Sardar Patel and what is remarkable i...

Our resolve is to remove every infiltrator living in India: PM Modi addresses Rashtriya Ekta Diwas programme in Gujarat

October 31, 2025 1:53 PM

Our resolve is to remove every infiltrator living in India: PM Modi addresses Rashtriya Ekta Diwas programme in Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday addressed the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations in Kevadia, Gujarat, marking the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. In his address, the Prime Minister urged citizens to uphold the spirit of unity and reaffirmed the government’s resolve to remove every infiltrator residing in India, linking national security with the vision of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat'. Speaking at the Statue of Unity, PM Modi described the occasion as “historic”...

Amit Shah highlights Sardar Patel’s legacy, announces annual national parade on Rashtriya Ekta Diwas

October 30, 2025 4:04 PM

Amit Shah highlights Sardar Patel’s legacy, announces annual national parade on Rashtriya Ekta Diwas

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday addressed a press conference in Patna, outlining the nationwide celebrations to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on the occasion of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2025. Shah emphasized Sardar Patel’s unmatched role in unifying India after Independence and announced that a grand national parade will now be held every year on October 31, symbolizing India’s unity and integrity. Shah said that since 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi ...

President Droupadi Murmu to visit Gujarat on final leg of three-state tour

February 27, 2025 9:00 AM

President Droupadi Murmu to visit Gujarat on final leg of three-state tour

President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Gujarat on Wednesday on the final leg of her three-state tour. The President landed at Vadodara from Madhya Pradesh where she attended a mass wedding ceremony which was organised by Shri Bageshwar Jan Seva Samiti, at Gadha, Chhatarpur in Madhya Pradesh. She left for Ektanagar to pay her tributes at the Statue of Unity and to witness the Narmada Aarti at Kevadia in Gujarat. The Statue of Unity has been built as a tribute to the Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallab...

PM Modi to inaugurate and lay foundation for Rs 284 crore projects at Statue of Unity

October 29, 2024 11:12 PM

PM Modi to inaugurate and lay foundation for Rs 284 crore projects at Statue of Unity

In a momentous occasion coinciding with Diwali and the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate and lay the foundation for various development projects and tourist attractions in Ekta Nagar on October 31. On National Unity Day, the Prime Minister will visit Ekta Nagar in the Narmada district, where he will oversee projects valued at over Rs 284 crore. The iconic Statue of Unity in Kevadia, renowned as the tallest statue in the world, has b...