PM Modi arrived in Gujarat on Friday to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. He paid floral tributes to the 182-meter-tall statue of Sardar Patel (the Statue of Unity) in Ekta Nagar, Narmada district. The National Unity Day parade was held in Ekta Nagar. Addressing the event, the PM said, “Sardar Patel wanted to integrate all of Kashmir into India, but then-Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru prevented this from happening. Kashmir was divided with a separate constitution. The country burned for decades in the fire of Congress’s mistakes.” The PM said, “Congress inherited not only its party and power, but also a slave mentality from the British. When the British partitioned Bengal in 1905, Vande Mataram became the voice of national unity and solidarity. The British tried to ban Vande Mataram, but were never successful.” Modi said, “Congress accomplished what the British could not. Congress removed a portion of Vande Mataram on religious grounds.” This means that Congress divided society and furthered the British agenda. PM takes salute at National Unity Day parade
Prior to his address, the PM took the salute at the National Unity Day parade. All contingents participating in the parade were led by women officers. 16 contingents, including the BSF, CISF, ITBP, CRPF, and Border Security Force, participated in the parade. Sixteen BSF medalists from Operation Sindoor and five Shaurya Chakra winners from the CRPF also participated. The parade was led by 100 members of the heralding team, while nine band contingents and four school bands performed. Photos of PM Modi from the Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar… Republic Day-style parade, 10 tableaux displayed
The National Unity Parade, similar to the Republic Day parade, is being held in Kevadia, Gujarat. Ten tableaux were displayed. These included tableaux from the NDRF, NSG, Jammu and Kashmir, Andaman and Nicobar, Puducherry, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Manipur, Chhattisgarh, and Uttarakhand. The Air Force’s Suryakiran team conducted a fly past. The NSG’s Hell March, the CRPF and Gujarat Police’s Women’s Wing Rifle Drill, the BSF’s Dog Show, and the Assam Police’s Motorcycle Stunt Show were also held. Bharat Parv to be held for 15 days in Ekta Nagar
Bharat Parv 2025 will be held in Ekta Nagar from November 1st to 15th at the Statue of Unity complex. During Bharat Parv, events will be held showcasing India’s rich heritage and the spirit of unity in diversity. Every evening, two states will perform programs showcasing their cultural specialties at Dam View Point 1. For updates on Sardar Patel’s 150th birth anniversary, visit the blog…
