Gujarat Rashtriya Ekta Divas celebrations earn World Book of Records recognition
More than 1.3 crore people participated in the events held on October 31 to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
More than 1.3 crore citizens participated in the Rashtriya Ekta Divas celebrations in Gujarat, earning the state a place in the World Book of Records in London, according to The Times of India.
The celebrations took place on October 31 to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the event in Ektanagar.
Government spokesperson Jitu Vaghani said the certificate for the achievement was presented to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel during a state cabinet meeting. Vaghani stated that the government extended celebrations beyond Kevadia to ensure widespread participation.
The events were organised across more than 18,000 villages, all 17 municipal corporations, and 152 municipalities. Digital platforms and live broadcasts were used to connect people, bringing the total participation to over 1.3 crore.
Vaghani also noted that the PM Kisan Utsav Diwas held at Bhildi in Banaskantha district on October 30 drew around 21.9 lakh farmers, livestock rearers, and women. The event was held in the presence of the Prime Minister.