National Unity Day

October 31, 2026 3:23 PM

Amit Shah Flags Off ‘Run for Unity’, Sets 2029 Target for Drug-Free India

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday flagged off the ‘Run for Unity’ in New Delhi to mark the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, observed as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day). Addressing the gathering, Shah said Patel had transformed India's history and geography by uniting numerous princely states after Independence, laying the foundation for a united nation. He said Patel accomplished the task within 1,218 days of Independence, achieving what many leaders c...

October 31, 2026 12:11 PM

Sardar Patel’s contribution as principal architect of modern India is unforgettable: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday paid tributes on the 151st birth anniversary of 'Iron Man' Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and said his contribution as a leading warrior of the freedom struggle and a principal architect of modern India is unforgettable. He played a historic role in the unification of the country and the establishment of a strong administrative system, she said in a post on X in Hindi. Born in Nadiad, Gujarat, on this day in 1875, Patel was a pivotal figure in India's struggle ...

October 31, 2026 11:08 AM

PM Modi inaugurates, lays foundation stone for development projects worth over ₹400 crore in Ekta Nagar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated, laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation several development projects worth over ₹400 crore in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, aimed at strengthening infrastructure and boosting tourism in the region. The projects include a sewage and water treatment plant, facade lighting, upgradation of Narmada Ghat, an IRCTC hotel, and the Rainforest, Unity and Eco Trail at Ekta Nagar. The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone for several pro...

October 31, 2026 10:45 AM

Amit Shah Pays Tribute to Sardar Patel, Calls His Life an Inspiration for Youth

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that the life of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel remains an enduring inspiration of sacrifice, patriotism and national unity for every youth. Addressing the gathering at the 'Run for Unity' event in New Delhi on the occasion of the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Patel, Shah highlighted his contribution to India's national integration and said that the country achieved an undivided identity under his leadership in just 1,218 days. He said that Sardar P...

October 31, 2026 9:26 AM

PM Modi pays homage to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary, saying he dedicated his life to the creation of a strong, prosperous, and capable India. The prime minister also said that Patel's sacrifice and devotion in the service of India serve as a great source of inspiration for building a developed and self-reliant India. "Heartfelt tributes Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the pioneer of 'Akhand Bharat' and the Iron Man of the country, on his birth ...

October 26, 2026 12:03 PM

Gujarat: National Unity Rally featuring 150 motorcycles flagged off in Surat under anti-drug campaign

A National Unity Rally comprising 150 motorcycles was flagged off in Surat on Monday as part of an anti-drug campaign, with participants from different states joining the initiative to mark National Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas). Surat SP Rajesh Gadiya highlighted the participation of representatives from different states and the welcome extended to them by local groups, including NCC cadets, college students, industrial workers and village heads. Speaking to ANI, he said, “A motorcycle r...

October 31, 2025 9:29 AM

PM Modi pays tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 150th birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid floral tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 150th birth anniversary at the Statue of Unity in Narmada, Gujarat, on Friday. The day, observed as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day), honours the legacy of the Iron Man of India who united over 560 princely states to form a united nation. The Prime Minister participated in the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas parade and administered the national unity pledge, reaffirming the nation’s commitment to integrity and i...

October 31, 2024 9:46 AM

PM Modi pays tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on National Unity Day at the Statue of Unity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary at the towering Statue of Unity in Kevadia, Gujarat, on Thursday. Marking the occasion of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, or National Unity Day, PM Modi honored Patel’s enduring legacy with a wreath-laying ceremony, followed by the Unity Oath and participation in the grand Unity Day Parade. "My salutations to Bharat Ratna Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary. Protecting the unity and sovereignty ...

October 29, 2024 1:44 PM

Amit Shah flags off ‘Run for Unity’ to honor Sardar Patel’s legacy on National Unity Day

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, inaugurated the ‘Run for Unity’ event in New Delhi today as part of National Unity Day, celebrated annually on October 31 to honor Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth anniversary. This year’s event saw participation from numerous dignitaries, including Union Ministers Manohar Lal Khattar, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai, and Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Vinay Kumar Saxena. The ‘Run for Unity’ was first initiated by...