Rashtriya Ekta Diwas

November 3, 2025 12:43 PM

Museum of Royal Kingdoms to Preserve India’s Princely Heritage, Strengthen Unity Narrative

On the eve of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, the foundation stone for the Museum of Royal Kingdoms of India was laid at Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, near the Statue of Unity. The event marked a reflection on India’s journey of integration and heritage. During the ceremony, Prime Minister Narendra Modi underlined the purpose of the project, noting that the museum will inspire future generations with the nation’s legacy of unity and sacrifice. He said the initiative aims to connect young citizens with India’...

October 31, 2025 4:15 PM

Amit Shah flags off ‘Run for Unity’, pays tribute to Sardar Patel on 150th birth anniversary

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Friday said that opposition-led governments failed to give Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel the respect he truly deserved, noting that it took 41 years after Independence for the Iron Man of India to be conferred the Bharat Ratna. Shah made the remarks while flagging off the ‘Run for Unity’ in New Delhi, organized to mark Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) observed annually on October 31, the birth anniversary of Sardar Patel. He...

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...

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”...

October 31, 2025 1:58 PM

Rashtriya Ekta Diwas: A pillar of national cohesion

Every year, Rashtriya Ekta Diwas reminds people across India how unity keeps us strong. On Friday, the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, India honours the man who brought more than 560 states together after Independence. This year is particularly significant as it marks Sardar Patel's 150th birthday, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended an invitation to everyone to participate in the "Run for Unity," urging us to demonstrate our strength by uniting in diversity. The message...

October 31, 2025 10:05 AM

Grand cultural performances to mark 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

The Union Ministry of Culture will present a series of grand cultural performances to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, to be celebrated on Friday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the Chief Guest at the national event, which will pay tribute to the Iron Man of India and highlight the enduring spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat. The highlight of the celebrations will be a grand dance choreography titled “Loh Purush Namastubhyam�...

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 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 ...

October 30, 2025 3:02 PM

Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2025: Air display, unity march and run for unity to mark Sardar Patel’s legacy

The nation is set to celebrate Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) on October 31, marking the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man of India. The day honours his monumental role in uniting over 565 princely states into the Union of India and upholding the spirit of national integration. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay floral tribute to Sardar Patel at the Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, followed by the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations. The event ...