Prime Minister to Lead Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Parade Commemorating Sardar Patel's 150th Birth Anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) parade at Kevadia, Gujarat, on October 31 to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The event, themed 'Unity in Diversity', will feature a parade by various security forces, including the CRPF and BSF. For the first time, the parade will include a marching contingent of indigenous dog breeds like Rampur hounds and Mudhol hounds. The celebration serves as a reminder of Patel's pivotal role in the integration of 562 princely states into independent India. October 31 also marks the death anniversary of former PM Indira Gandhi.
Key Points
- Rashtriya Ekta Diwas is celebrated annually on October 31 to honor the legacy of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, India's first Home Minister.
- The 2024 celebration is particularly significant as it marks the 150th birth anniversary of the 'Iron Man of India'.
- The parade will showcase indigenous dog breeds (Rampur and Mudhol hounds) used by the BSF for patrolling borders.
- A cultural program organized by the Ministry of Culture will feature 900 artists performing various classical dances of India.
Exam Facts
- October 31 is celebrated as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day).
- Sardar Patel is credited with uniting 562 princely states into the Indian Union.
- The Statue of Unity, where the event is held, was inaugurated in 2018 in Kevadia, Gujarat.
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