PM Modi witnesses Rashtriya Ekta Diwas parade in Ekta Nagar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated development projects worth over Rs 400 crore in Gujarat on Saturday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessed the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas parade in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, on Saturday to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The Prime Minister also paid floral tributes to Patel at the Statue of Unity.
The National School of Drama (NSD) organised a special theatrical presentation titled 'Naxal Mukt Bharat'. Around 2,000 artists from 126 districts impacted by Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) participated in the performance.
The performance portrayed the challenges faced by local communities and their journey toward peace, security, and mainstream development. This year's celebrations commemorate the birth anniversary of the former Deputy Prime Minister.
Earlier, Prime Minister Modi inaugurated, laid the foundation stone, and dedicated various development projects worth over Rs 400 crore to the nation. These projects include a sewage and water treatment plant, facade lighting, and the upgradation of Narmada Ghat.
The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone for the Gora-Bhandra Road Development, a zero-waste smart solid waste management project, and the Khalwani Eco Tourism Development. Other projects include an IRCTC hotel and the integrated development of the Cactus and Butterfly Garden.
Since 2014, October 31 has been celebrated as National Unity Day to honour Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's efforts in convincing several princely states to align with the Indian Union.