Run for Unity: A Marathon Celebrating National Integrity
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel flagged off the 'Run For Unity' marathon in Ahmedabad, highlighting it as a symbol of national integrity. Celebrated on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary, the event inspires unity across diverse demographics. National Unity Day underscores Patel's role in India's political cohesion.
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The 'Run For Unity' marathon, flagged off by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Ahmedabad, serves as a potent symbol of national integrity and cohesion. It commemorates National Unity Day, celebrated on October 31, honoring India's first Home Minister, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's pivotal role in the nation's political integration.
At the event's commencement, Patel and thousands of participants pledged their commitment to preserving the nation's unity and security. The Chief Minister announced that Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's legacy would be celebrated elaborately throughout the year, guided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat'.
Highlighting the broader significance of National Unity Day, Patel emphasized its inception in 2014 under Modi's leadership, aimed at fostering harmony across India. The Run for Unity takes place across Gujarat, organized by various local bodies, urging citizens from all walks of life to embrace and embody the values of unity, diversity, and cultural richness.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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