Archive · 29 Oct 2025
PM Modi to lead Sardar Patel's 150th anniversary celebrations in Gujarat
Prime Minister Modi is visiting Gujarat for two days to celebrate a very important day called National Unity Day.
This day is extra special because it's the 150th birthday of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a leader who helped make India one big country.
On the first day, he will start some new electric buses and open or begin building many new things like a tribal university and special places for tourists, all costing over a thousand crore rupees!
The next day is the main event.
He will put flowers at the giant Statue of Unity and then watch a big parade with police and special forces.
There will be cool things like police dogs, a motorcycle show, and even camels!
They will also show pictures of what makes India strong and diverse.
Afterwards, he will talk to young people who are training to become important government workers.
They are also releasing a special coin and a stamp to remember this big birthday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat for two days to lead the 150th anniversary celebrations of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
The visit includes participation in Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations at Ekta Nagar, Kevadia.
PM Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for development projects worth over Rs 1,140 crore, focusing on tourism, mobility, and tribal development.
A special commemorative coin of Rs 150 denomination and a stamp will be released to mark Sardar Patel's 150th birth anniversary.
The Rashtriya Ekta Diwas parade will feature special contingents, including Indian breed dogs, and cultural performances showcasing India's diversity.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (honored), Officer Trainees of the 100th Common Foundation Course, BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB, various state police forces, NSG, NDRF, participating states and union territories, 900 artists.
- What
- Leading the 150th anniversary celebrations of Sardar Patel, participating in Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, inaugurating and laying foundation stones for development projects worth over Rs 1,140 crore, flagging off e-buses, interacting with Officer Trainees, and releasing a commemorative coin and stamp.
- When
- Thursday to Friday (October 29-30, inferred), with Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations on Friday.
- Where
- Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, Gujarat, including the Statue of Unity, Garudeshwar, Rajpipla, and other development sites.
- Why
- To commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, foster national unity, launch development projects aimed at tourism, mobility, and tribal development, and interact with future civil servants.
- Occasion
- 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day)
- Prime Minister's Visit Dates
- Thursday to Friday (October 29-30, inferred from
- Location
- Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, Gujarat
- Development Projects Value
- Over Rs 1,140 crore
- Key Inaugurations
- Birsa Munda Tribal University, Hospitality District (Phase-1), E-Bus Charging Depot and 25 Electric Buses
- Key Foundation Stones
- Museum of Royal Kingdoms of India, Veer Balak Udyan, Sports Complex
- Special Releases
- Commemorative coin of Rs 150 denomination and stamp
- Event Highlights
- Ekta Diwas Parade with special contingents, cultural program, interaction with Officer Trainees
Sources
Massive preparations underway in Gujarat for grand National Unity Day celebrations
Symposium on ‘Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Integration of India’ to be held on October 30
National Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas): What is it, why it’s celebrated, and all you need to know
Modi to Participate in Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Celebrations in Gujarat