Prime Minister Narendra Modion Thursday paid tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patelon his 150th birth anniversary at the Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat. The Prime Minister led the nation in celebrating Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) and also released a commemorative coin marking the occasion. PM Modi also administered the ‘oath of unity’ to participants who were attending the parade and extended greetings to the nation, stating, “I convey my best wishes to 140 crore Indians on Sardar Patel’s 150th birth anniversary.”
‘He created history by unifying India’, says PM Modi
Remembering the Iron Man’s legacy, PM Modi said that Sardar Patel devoted his life to building national integration. “ atel believed we should not waste time writing history but creating it, and he created history by uniting India,” the Prime Minister mentioned.
[img=1px,1px]https://data.indianexpress.com/election2019/track_1x1.jpg[/img]In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, “India pays homage to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 150th Jayanti. He was driving force behind India’s integration, thus shaping our nation’s destiny in its formative years.”
#WATCH | Gujarat | Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT) of the Indian Air Force paint the sky in tricolour during the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas parade in Ekta Nagar. #SardarPatel150
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He further added that Patel’s “unwavering dedication to national integrity, good governance and public service continues to inspire generations.”
#WATCH | Gujarat | Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnesses cultural performances at the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas parade in Ekta Nagar. #SardarPatel150
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— ANI (@ANI) October 31, 2025
President Droupadi Murmu also paid tribute, stating, “Sardar Patel was a great patriot, visionary leader and national-builder who unified the country through his invincible courage and leadership.” She appealed to the citizens to work together to build a ‘’strong, harmonious and excellent India.”
#WATCH | Ekta Nagar, Gujarat | Rashtriya Ekta Diwas parade features tableaux from Gujarat, Jammu & Kashmir, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Manipur, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand and Puducherry, reflecting the theme “Unity in Diversity.”#SardarPatel150
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— ANI (@ANI) October 31, 2025
Rastriya Ekta Diwas parade
The Rastriya Ekta Diwas parade displayed vibrant tableaux from states like Gujarat, Maharashtra, Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Puducherry, Manipur and Chhattisgarh, as reported by ANI. Each was showcasing the national spirit of ‘Unity in Diversity.’
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