Rashtriya Ekta Diwas
NSA Ajit Doval Highlights How Weak Governance Led to Regime Changes in South Asian Nations
Nov 01, 2025 09:35 am CST
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval emphasized the critical role of effective governance in nation-building during his Rashtriya Ekta Diwas lecture. He cited examples from Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka where weak governance led to regime changes through non-institutional methods. Doval praised PM Modi's governance model while highlighting the importance of institutional strength, women's empowerment, and technology adaptation to meet citizens' growing expectations in modern governance.
Kharge Demands RSS Ban: Citing Sardar Patel's Historical Restrictions on Government Employees
Oct 31, 2025 06:16 pm CST
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge calls for reinstating the ban on government employees participating in RSS activities, which was recently lifted by the BJP government. Kharge cites historical precedent set by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in 1948, while the BJP accuses Congress of selectively invoking Patel's legacy after decades of neglect.
President Murmu and PM Modi Lead Nation in Honoring Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 150th Birth Anniversary
Oct 31, 2025 04:01 pm CST
On Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, President Droupadi Murmu, PM Modi, and other leaders paid tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 150th birth anniversary. The celebrations included ceremonies at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat and Patel Chowk in Delhi, commemorating the "Iron Man of India" who integrated over 560 princely states into the Indian Union after Independence.
Celebrating Sardar Patel's 150th Birth Anniversary: National Unity Day 2025 Significance and Nationwide Celebrations
Oct 31, 2025 01:26 pm CST
National Unity Day 2025 commemorates Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 150th birth anniversary on October 31, celebrating the Iron Man of India's crucial role in unifying the nation. With the theme 'Unity in Diversity,' this year's celebrations include a grand parade attended by PM Modi, a nationwide Unity March, and cultural festivities highlighting India's commitment to national integration.
PM Modi Honors Sardar Patel's 150th Birth Anniversary at Statue of Unity on National Unity Day 2025
Oct 31, 2025 12:16 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 150th birth anniversary at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat. The celebration, marked as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas since 2014, featured a special parade by police and paramilitary forces structured similar to Republic Day celebrations, highlighting the legacy of India's first home minister known as the Iron Man of India.
Grand National Unity Day Parade Announced by Home Minister Amit Shah to Mark Sardar Patel's 150th Birth Anniversary
Oct 30, 2025 05:30 pm CST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has announced comprehensive celebrations for Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 150th birth anniversary, including an annual grand parade on October 31 modeled after the Republic Day parade. The celebrations will feature an expanded nationwide 'Run for Unity' initiative and a two-week cultural festival in Ekta Nagar, honoring the Iron Man's crucial role in unifying post-independence India.
National Unity Day 2025: Celebrating Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's Legacy Through His Inspirational Quotes
Oct 30, 2025 03:47 pm CST
National Unity Day commemorates Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary on October 31, celebrating his crucial role in unifying India's princely states. Known as the "Iron Man of India," Patel's inspirational quotes on unity, non-violence, and patriotism continue to guide the nation. The government has announced grand celebrations including an annual Republic Day-style parade to honor his 150th birth anniversary, with Prime Minister Modi's participation highlighting the significance of this national observance.