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May 11, 2026 5:20 PM

Somnath Temple stands as a beacon of unwavering faith, divinity and a sacred symbol of India’s eternal soul: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday participated in the Somnath Amrut Mahotsav in Gujarat, marking 75 years since the inauguration of the reconstructed Somnath Temple, and described the shrine as a “beacon of unwavering faith, divinity and a sacred symbol of India’s eternal soul.” PM Modi also performed Mahapuja and Kumbhabhishek at the Somnath temple. "To be praying to Mahadev on the special occasion marking 75 years since the rebuilt Somnath Temple opened its doors is an experience ...

May 11, 2026 5:08 PM

Gujarat: PM Modi pays tribute to Sardar Patel at Somnath

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the historic Somnath Temple, describing the temple’s reconstruction as a defining moment in India’s civilisational resurgence and national self-confidence. Participating in the ongoing Somnath Amrut Mahotsav celebrations marking 75 years since the reconstructed temple was inaugurated in 1951, the Prime Minister said Sardar Patel’s vision and determination played a decisive role in restoring the sacred shri...

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 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 6, 2025 9:46 PM

Mansukh Mandaviya launches Sardar@150 Unity March to commemorate 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, along with Minister of State Raksha Khadse, on Monday launched the Sardar@150 Unity March, a nationwide campaign led by MY Bharat to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man of India. The initiative aims to celebrate Patel’s legacy of unity and nation-building while inspiring the youth to uphold the ideals of ‘Ek Bharat, Aatmanirbhar Bharat.’ The two-m...

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 ...