Amit Shah announces grand celebrations for Sardar Patel’s 150th Birth Anniversary; Annual National Parade to begin this Ekta Diwas

Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah on Thursday addressed a press conference in Patna, Bihar, regarding the celebration of the 150th birth anniversary year of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on the occasion of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas- 2025.

 

 

Addressing the press conference, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah said that Sardar Patel made an immense contribution in uniting the country after independence, building today’s India and creating a united country. He said that since 2014, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been coming to Kevadia every year on October 31, where a grand parade is held in front of the magnificent statue of Sardar Patel. He added that this year, on the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Patel, a special event has been organized and the Ministry of Home Affairs has decided that a grand parade will take place every year on October 31.

 

 

Shri Amit Shah said that this parade is organized to honor all the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and the police forces of the states to reaffirm the unity and integrity of the nation. He said that the parade will be held in front of the statue of Sardar Patel, who symbolizes the unity and integrity of India.

 

 

Union Home Minister informed that this year, it has been decided to organize the Run for Unity on a much larger scale. The run is being conducted across all states, Union Territories, district police stations, schools and universities throughout the country. He further said that after the run, every citizen will also take Unity Pledge for the unity and integrity of the nation.

 

 

Shri Shah said that on the occasion of Sardar Patel’s 150th birth anniversary, Bharat Parv is being organized at Ekta Nagar, from November 1 and will conclude on 15th November, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda. He said that Bharat Parv will culminate with a grand celebration of tribal culture and cultural programs on November 15. This program will showcase a wonderful synthesis of the cultural diversity, food, costumes, crafts, folk art and music of tribes from across the country.

 

 

Union Home Minister said that Sardar Patel is not just an individual but an ideology for our nation. He said that Sardar Patel was completely dedicated to the country, who not only played a leading role in the freedom struggle but also became the organizational backbone of the movement while working alongside Mahatma Gandhi.

 

Shri Amit Shah said that Sardar Patel was an exceptional example of a person who lived his entire life for the nation, without any desire for publicity or personal glory.

 

Shri Amit Shah said that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will take the salute of the grand parade to be held on 31st October morning at Ekta Nagar. He said that during this national parade, the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and the police forces of several states will showcase their skills, discipline and bravery.

 

Union Home Minister said that after the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Patel, this parade will be organized every year on October 31, similar to the Republic Day parade on January 26. He said that this parade will serve as a strong medium to inspire the youth of the nation and educate them about Sardar Patel’s principles and his immense contributions to the country.