India marks Iron Man Sardar Patel's 148th birthday

India marked the 148th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The day is celebrated as National Unity Day marking his contribution in uniting all 562 princely states of the pre-independent country to build the Republic of India. (Image: Video grab)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid floral tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat. Remembering India's first home minister, PM Modi highlighted his "indomitable spirit and visionary statesmanship" in a post on X. (Image credit: PTI)

Prime Minister Modi witnessed the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) parade, comprising marching contingents from the Border Security Force and the state police force. (Image: Video grab)

The Prime Minister was treated to a variety of events, including a daredevil show by all-female CRPF bikers, a women's pipe band from the BSF, a choreographed program by Gujarat women police, and a special NCC show. (Image: Video grab)

Addressing a National Unity Day parade near the Statue of Unity in Gujarat's Ekta Nagar to commemorate the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, PM Modi said, "May this day further the spirit of unity and brotherhood in our society." (Image credit: PTI)

In his address Prime Minister said, "The events at the Red Fort on 15th August, the parade on 26th January at Kartavya Path and the Unity Day Celebrations at the banks of Narmada have become the three powers of nation upliftment." (Image credit: PTI)

Union home minister Amit Shah administered the Unity oath at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium and flagged off 'Run for Unity' in Delhi. Calling it a day of historic importance, he said that through the 'Run of Unity' the entire country is bonded in the thread of unity. (Image credit: PTI)