Rashtriya Ekta Diwas

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 29, 2026 3:53 PM

PM Modi to visit Gujarat on October 30-31, launch projects worth over ₹14,400 crore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on October 30 and 31 to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for development projects worth over ₹14,400 crore in Banaskantha and Ekta Nagar. The visit will also feature the release of the 24th instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme, the launch of railway services and celebrations marking the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. On October 30, the Prime Minister will visit the Bharat Bovine Breeding and Research Centre (BBBRC) and ...

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...

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...