SaralnamaNational Unity Day and Run For Unity will be celebrated across India on to honor Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary. The event marks the contributions of India's first Deputy Prime Minister in unifying the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will start the Run For Unity from the Statue of Unity in Gujarat. Schools, colleges, and government offices will organize unity runs, exhibitions, and drawing competitions. In Uttarakhand, Run For Unity events will be held in Dehradun, Haridwar, Haldwani, and Srinagar Garhwal. The 182-meter Statue of Unity in Kevadia, Gujarat, built at a cost of ₹2,989 crore, will host the main ceremony. The day aims to strengthen unity, integrity, and brotherhood among Indians, highlighting that India's diversity is its strength. (Updated 28 Oct 2025, 13:11 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- National Unity Day and Run For Unity will be celebrated across India on 31 Oct 2025 to honor Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary
- The event marks the contributions of India's first Deputy Prime Minister in unifying the country
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will start the Run For Unity from the Statue of Unity in Gujarat