Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday led the ‘Run for Unity’ organized by the state BJP to mark Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
The event paid tribute to Patel’s pivotal role in unifying the nation and underscored the spirit of unity and collective progress.
The run commenced at 6:30 a.m. from the BJP state headquarters at Vivek Vihar and culminated at Indira Gandhi Park. A large number of party workers, supporters, and citizens participated in the event, showcasing strong public enthusiasm for the message of national integration.
Taking to Twitter, CM Pema Khandu said, “To commemorate the 150th Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man of India, flagged off the Run for Unity this morning along with State Party President Shri Kaling Moyong ji. Always a source of great energy and inspiration to be among our dedicated Party karyakartas, united in the spirit of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat!”
Greeting people of the state on the occasion, Khandu stated, “Warm greetings on #RashtriyaEktaDiwas! On the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, we pay tribute to the Iron Man of India whose resolute leadership united the nation.”
He further added, “Let us reaffirm our commitment to national integrity, unity, and collective progress.”
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) is observed every year on October 31 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, India’s first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister, who played a key role in uniting the country after Independence.
The day was first introduced in 2014 by the Government of India to honour Patel’s efforts in integrating over 560 princely states into the Indian Union, earning him the title “Iron Man of India.”
