In pics: Sardar Patel's birth anniversary celebration
WION Web Team
New Delhi, Delhi, IndiaUpdated: Oct 31, 2017, 04:52 AM IST
Garland of flowers surrounding the statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Photograph:(ANI)
The Prime Minister today flagged off a 'Run for Unity' event to mark the 142nd birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Patel's birth anniversary is celebrated as "Rashtriya Ekta Diwas" throughout the country.
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The event began with address of Home Minister Rajnath Singh.
Singh in his address at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium pledged to build a new India.
He said that they will fulfill the dream of a unified and great country.
Ek Bharat, shreshth Bharat ke sapne ko poora karenge: HM Rajnath Singh
— ANI (@ANI) October 31, 2017
Sportspeople Dipa Karmakar, Sardara Singh, Suresh Raina, Karnam Malleswari were also present.
The 1.5 km run came to an end near the India Gate C-Hexagon-Shah Jahan Road radial.
(With inputs from ANI and PTI)
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