New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) The Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations on Friday unfolded in a spectacular display of patriotism and national pride at the Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat. The event, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, commemorated the birth anniversary of India’s first Home Minister, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man who united the nation.

The grand ceremony began early in the morning as PM Modi paid floral tributes at the 182-metre-tall Statue of Unity and offered prayers to Patel, reaffirming his vision of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’. The celebrations then transitioned into a magnificent parade that showcased the strength, discipline, and unity of India’s security and police forces.

The parade featured contingents from the Border Security Force (BSF), Central Re

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