Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar, Narmada district of Gujarat on 31 October 2026, marking the Iron Man of India's 151st birth anniversary.
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) was observed on 31 October 2026 at the Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the commemorative tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, widely called the 'Iron Man of India', is credited with unifying over 560 princely states into independent India. His 151st birth anniversary on 31 October 2026 was commemorated with official ceremonies across the country.
The Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar, Narmada district, Gujarat — a monument dedicated to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel — serves as the focal point for Rashtriya Ekta Diwas observances each year on 31 October.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Ekta Nagar in Narmada district, Gujarat on Saturday, 31 October 2026 to participate in the official Rashtriya Ekta Diwas programme at the base of the Statue of Unity.
Gujarat hosted official ceremonies at the Statue of Unity, Ekta Nagar on 31 October 2026 to observe Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi presiding over tributes to native son Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
India observed National Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas) on 31 October 2026, marking Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 151st birth anniversary, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading tributes at the Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat.