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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas parade at Kevadia, Gujarat on October 31 to commemorate Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s 150th birth anniversary, highlighting India’s unity, cultural diversity, and contributions of security forces.
Description:
Date: 31st October 2025
Occasion: 150th Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel — the “Iron Man of India”
Theme 2025:
“Ek Bharat, Aatmanirbhar Bharat”: Links unity with self-reliance; emphasizes that a strong, united India is essential for national development.
Significance:
- Commemorates Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s role in uniting over 560 princely states post-Independence.
- Reinforces the vision of “Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat.”
- Promotes national integration, unity, and collective strength.
Main Celebration Venue:
Statue of Unity, Kevadia, Gujarat — world’s tallest statue (182 m), inaugurated in 2018 near Sardar Sarovar Dam.
Sardar Patel’s Key Contributions:
- Architect of India’s political integration post-1947 with the help of V.P. Menon.
- Used the Instrument of Accession to unify princely states.
- Junagadh (Referendum), Hyderabad (Operation Polo), and Jammu & Kashmir integrations were major achievements.
- Led Bardoli Satyagraha (1928) — earned the title “Sardar.”
About the Day:
- First observed in 2014 to mark national unity.
- Celebrated with Unity Runs, cultural events, debates, and pledges promoting harmony and integration.
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