PM Modi to participate in various events in Gujarat to mark Sardar Patel's 144th birth anniversary
PM Modi will pay tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the 'Statue of Unity' in Kevadiya, Gujarat, to mark his 144th birth anniversary.
Since 2014, October 31 is observed as the National Unity Day and people from all walks of life participate in the 'Run For Unity'.
'Run for Unity' is a symbol of unison and shows that the country is moving in one direction and collectively aims for "Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat", PM said.
The "Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat" program was announced by the prime minister on October 31, 2015.
The program aims to actively enhance interaction between people of diverse cultures living in different states and Union territories in the country.