In Photos | A heartfelt homage fit for India's Iron Man by PM Modi
October 31 is the birth anniversary of the Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. On the occasion of his 150th birth anniversary, PM Narendra Modi paid floral tributes to India’s first home minister at the 182-metre-tall Statue of Unity, near Ekta Nagar in Gujarat
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s statue at the 182-metre tall Statue of Unity at Ekta Nagar, Gujarat on Friday (October 31). Image courtesy: @narendramodi/X
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This year marks the 150th birth anniversary of the Iron Man of India. In this image, PM Modi is standing in front of a decorated sign of declaring the 150th birthday of Patel. Image courtesy: @narendramodi/X
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Offering sincere homage to Sardar Patel, PM Modi remembers the great leader with folded hands. Image courtesy: @narendramodi/X
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PM Modi also participated in the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas parade at the Statue of Unity. The parade was led by the women’s personnel under the leadership of the Prime Minister. Image courtesy: @narendramodi/X
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For this year’s National Unity Day, officials planned both a cultural festival and a massive parade showcasing the dedication of the police and paramilitary forces. In this image, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel perform a display during the National Unity Day. PTI
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Artistes perform during the ‘Rashtriya Ekta Diwas’ programme organised on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s 150th birth anniversary at the Statue of Unity, Kevadia, in Narmada district of Gujarat. PTI
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BSF’s Camel Contingent marches past at the National Unity Day parade during the Ekta Diwas. PTI
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PM Modi earlier recalled the late leader’s contribution in shaping the ideology, governance, and destiny of the nation during its formative years. In this image, performers can be seen presenting a cultural programme during the National Unity Day. PTI
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