Statue of Unity
Rajnath Singh Claims Nehru Wanted to Build Babri Masjid With Public Funds While Patel Opposed It
Dec 02, 2025 11:28 pm CST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh alleged that former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru wanted to use public funds to build the Babri Masjid, which Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel prevented. Speaking at a Unity March commemorating Patel's 150th birth anniversary, Singh compared this to the privately funded Somnath Temple and Ram Temple projects, calling Patel a true secular leader while criticizing efforts to diminish his legacy.
PM Modi Praises Indigenous Dog Breeds' Performance at National Unity Day Celebrations in Gujarat
Oct 31, 2025 08:16 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted impressive demonstrations by indigenous dog breeds during the Rashtriya Ekta Divas celebrations at Gujarat's Statue of Unity. These native canines showcased remarkable agility by completing challenging obstacles, reflecting the government's initiative to incorporate more indigenous breeds into India's security forces due to their natural adaptation to local conditions.
PM Modi: Sardar Patel Wanted to Unite Kashmir But Was Stopped by Nehru
Oct 31, 2025 05:12 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi commemorated Rashtriya Ekta Diwas by highlighting Sardar Patel's vision for a unified India, claiming that Patel wanted to integrate Kashmir completely but was prevented by then PM Nehru. Speaking at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat, Modi praised Patel's achievement in uniting 550 princely states and emphasized the importance of national service.
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.