The nation is set to celebrate Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) on October 31, marking the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man of India. The day honours his monumental role in uniting over 565 princely states into the Union of India and upholding the spirit of national integration.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay floral tribute to Sardar Patel at the Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, followed by the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations. The event will feature a grand parade, a vibrant cultural showcase, and an aerial display by the Indian Air Force’s Suryakiran Aerobatic Team, painting the skies in the colours of the Tricolour.

The celebrations will also include a unique contingent of Indian breed dogs from the Border Security Force, includ

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