The 150th birth anniversary of the Iron Man and architect of a united India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, will be celebrated on October 31 at the Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar, reflecting the spirit of “Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat,” said an official release.

Inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth anniversary is celebrated across India as National Unity Day. Each year, in the presence of the PM, national-level programs are organised at the Statue of Unity, the world’s tallest statue of Sardar.

This year, to commemorate the 150th anniversary of national unity, a grand celebration of National Unity Day has been planned, featuring a series of special events. Modelled on the Republic Day Parade held every year on January 26 in New Delhi, a moving parade will b

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