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<p>Union Home Minister and BJP president Amit Shah on Thursday flagged off the 'Run for Unity'&nbsp;event in Delhi to mark the birth anniversary of India's first deputy Prime Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.</p>

<p>The 'Run for Unity'&nbsp;was flagged off from Dhyan Chand National Stadium here. Prior to the flag-off, President Ram Nath Kovind, Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal paid floral tributes&nbsp;to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary.</p>

<p>Various programmes are being organised across the country on the 144th birth anniversary of Patel today.</p>

<p>For the special occasion, Delhi Metro services also began early at 4 am today in order to facilitate people participating in the 'Run for Unity'&nbsp;event.</p>

<p>Later today, Prime Minister Modi will pay tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat's Kevadia.</p>

<p>Since 2014, October 31 is observed as National Unity Day and people from all walks of life participate in the Run for Unity.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Modi is also expected to participate at the Ekta Diwas Parade, visit the Technology Demonstration Site and later interact with Civil Service Probationers at Kevadia.In his 'Mann Ki Baat'&nbsp;programme on Sunday, Prime Minister Modi had urged people to participate in large numbers in the 'Run for Unity'.</p>

<p>"Friends, as you know that October 31 every year since 2014 has been celebrated as 'National Unity Day'. This day imparts the message to protect the unity, integrity and security of our country at any cost. On October 31, this year too 'Run for Unity'&nbsp;is being organised like the previous years. 'Run for Unity'&nbsp;is a symbol of unison, that the nation being united, is moving in one direction and collectively aims for- One goal! Ek Bharat, Shreshth Bharat," he said.</p>

<p>The Prime Minister said that 'Run for Unity'&nbsp;is an event which is beneficial for the mind, body and soul.</p>

<p>"During 'Run for Unity'&nbsp;not only do we have to run, but in doing so the spirit of Fit India is also reflected. We also find ourselves connected with Ek Bharat- Shrestha Bharat! And so, not just our body, but our mind and value system get integrated with ushering unity in India to take India to loftier heights," he said.&nbsp;<br />
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Union Home Minister and BJP president Amit Shah on Thursday flagged off the 'Run for Unity' event in Delhi to mark the birth anniversary of India's first deputy Prime Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

Union Home Minister and BJP president Amit Shah on Thursday flagged off the 'Run for Unity' event in Delhi to mark the birth anniversary of India's first deputy Prime Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The 'Run for Unity' was flagged off from Dhyan Chand National Stadium here. Prior to the flag-off, President Ram Nath Kovind, Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal paid floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary. Various programmes are being organised across the country on the 144th birth anniversary of Patel today. For the special occasion, Delhi Metro services also began early at 4 am today in order to facilitate people participating in the 'Run for Unity' event. Later today, Prime Minister Modi will pay tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat's Kevadia. Since 2014, October 31 is observed as National Unity Day and people from all walks of life participate in the Run for Unity. Prime Minister Modi is also expected to participate at the Ekta Diwas Parade, visit the Technology Demonstration Site and later interact with Civil Service Probationers at Kevadia.In his 'Mann Ki Baat' programme on Sunday, Prime Minister Modi had urged people to participate in large numbers in the 'Run for Unity'. "Friends, as you know that October 31 every year since 2014 has been celebrated as 'National Unity Day'. This day imparts the message to protect the unity, integrity and security of our country at any cost. On October 31, this year too 'Run for Unity' is being organised like the previous years. 'Run for Unity' is a symbol of unison, that the nation being united, is moving in one direction and collectively aims for- One goal! Ek Bharat, Shreshth Bharat," he said. The Prime Minister said that 'Run for Unity' is an event which is beneficial for the mind, body and soul. "During 'Run for Unity' not only do we have to run, but in doing so the spirit of Fit India is also reflected. We also find ourselves connected with Ek Bharat- Shrestha Bharat! And so, not just our body, but our mind and value system get integrated with ushering unity in India to take India to loftier heights," he said.

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<p>Several Congress leaders paid homage to former prime minister Indira Gandhi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Indira Gandhi, the first and to date the only woman prime minister of India was assassinated on October 31, 1984, by her own bodyguards.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Former President Pranab Mukherjee, former Prime minister Manmohan Singh and Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi paid floral tribute to Indira Gandhi&#39;s memorial site &quot;Shakti Sthal&quot;.</p>

<p>The day marks the 33rd death anniversary of Ms.Gandhi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The then PM&#39;s assassination was the result of an outrage over &quot;Operation Blue Star&quot; where she had ordered the storming of troops at Harmandir Sahib in Amritsar.</p>

<p>Over a thousand&nbsp;people died in the anti-Sikh riots aftermath of Gandhi&#39;s death.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">&quot;Every drop of my blood will contribute to the growth of this nation and to make it strong and dynamic&quot; - <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndiraGandhi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IndiraGandhi</a> <a href="https://t.co/eDzlLtZCN5">pic.twitter.com/eDzlLtZCN5</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I pay my humble tributes to former PM Smt <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndiraGandhi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IndiraGandhi</a> on her Punyatithi. She contributed immensely towards national unity and<br />
integrity.. <a href="https://t.co/bt6NHULOak">pic.twitter.com/bt6NHULOak</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">My tribute to Iron Lady <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndiraGandhi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IndiraGandhi</a> ji, the most powerful, respected and charismatic Prime Minister ever, on her 33rd death anniversary?? <a href="https://t.co/WBx7HR7TUQ">pic.twitter.com/WBx7HR7TUQ</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">What a pic! (Raghu Rai) <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndiraGandhi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IndiraGandhi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Indira100?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Indira100</a> <a href="https://t.co/JKXYuJObhl">pic.twitter.com/JKXYuJObhl</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Proud Nation remembers 2 great patriots today<br />
Sardar Patel &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndiraGandhi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IndiraGandhi</a><br />
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Common thread was<br />
a)Congress Party<br />
b)Both fought communal forces <a href="https://t.co/LzmYxOmgM9">pic.twitter.com/LzmYxOmgM9</a></p>
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<p>Also read: <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/runforunity-people-tried-to-ensure-that-sardar-vallabhbhais-contribution-is-ignored-pm-modi-23176" target="_blank">People tried to ensure contribution of Sardar Patel is forgotten: PM Modi</a></p>

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Indira Gandhi, the first and to date the only woman prime minister of India was assassinated on October 31, 1984, by her own bodyguards

Several Congress leaders paid homage to former prime minister Indira Gandhi. Indira Gandhi, the first and to date the only woman prime minister of India was assassinated on October 31, 1984, by her own bodyguards. Former President Pranab Mukherjee, former Prime minister Manmohan Singh and Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi paid floral tribute to Indira Gandhi's memorial site "Shakti Sthal". The day marks the 33rd death anniversary of Ms.Gandhi. The then PM's assassination was the result of an outrage over "Operation Blue Star" where she had ordered the storming of troops at Harmandir Sahib in Amritsar. Over a thousand people died in the anti-Sikh riots aftermath of Gandhi's death. "Every drop of my blood will contribute to the growth of this nation and to make it strong and dynamic" - #IndiraGandhi pic.twitter.com/eDzlLtZCN5 — Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) October 31, 2017 × I pay my humble tributes to former PM Smt #IndiraGandhi on her Punyatithi. She contributed immensely towards national unity and integrity.. pic.twitter.com/bt6NHULOak — Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) October 31, 2017 × My tribute to Iron Lady #IndiraGandhi ji, the most powerful, respected and charismatic Prime Minister ever, on her 33rd death anniversary?? pic.twitter.com/WBx7HR7TUQ — Kuldeep Bishnoi (@bishnoikuldeep) October 31, 2017 × What a pic! (Raghu Rai) #IndiraGandhi #Indira100 pic.twitter.com/JKXYuJObhl — Rachit Seth (@rachitseth) October 30, 2017 × Proud Nation remembers 2 great patriots today Sardar Patel & #IndiraGandhi Common thread was a)Congress Party b)Both fought communal forces pic.twitter.com/LzmYxOmgM9 — Ajay Maken (@ajaymaken) October 31, 2017 × Also read: People tried to ensure contribution of Sardar Patel is forgotten: PM Modi

Congress leaders pay homage to Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary

<p>The Prime Minister today flagged off a &#39;Run for Unity&#39; event to mark the 142nd birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.&nbsp;Patel&#39;s birth anniversary is celebrated as &quot;Rashtriya Ekta Diwas&quot; throughout the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also&nbsp;read: <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/runforunity-people-tried-to-ensure-that-sardar-vallabhbhais-contribution-is-ignored-pm-modi-23176" target="_blank">People tried to ensure contribution of Sardar Patel is forgotten: PM Modi</a></p>

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<p>Garland of flowers surrounding the statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. (ANI)</p>
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<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute to Sardar Patel. (ANI)</p>
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<p>President Ram Nath Kovind extends the tribute to Sardar Patel. (ANI)</p>
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<p>Vice President Venkaiah Naidu pays floral tribute to Sardar Patel. (ANI)</p>
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<p>The event began with address of Home Minister Rajnath Singh.</p>

<p>Singh in his address at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium&nbsp;pledged to build a new India.</p>

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<p>Prime minister Modi with Home Minister Rajnath Singh at the &#39;Run for Unity&#39; event. (ANI)</p>
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<p>He said that they will fulfill the dream of a unified and great country.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="hi">Ek Bharat, shreshth Bharat ke sapne ko poora karenge: HM Rajnath Singh</p>
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<p>Sportspeople Dipa Karmakar, Sardara Singh, Suresh Raina, Karnam Malleswari were also present.</p>

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<p>Indian sports fraternity also paid tribute to Sardar Patel at the &#39;Run for Unity&#39; event. (ANI)</p>
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<p>The 1.5 km run came to an end near the India Gate C-Hexagon-Shah Jahan Road radial.</p>

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Sardar Patel's birth anniversary is celebrated as 'Rashtriya Ekta Diwas' throughout the country

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. Also read: People tried to ensure contribution of Sardar Patel is forgotten: PM Modi Garland of flowers surrounding the statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. (ANI) × Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute to Sardar Patel. (ANI) × President Ram Nath Kovind extends the tribute to Sardar Patel. (ANI) × Vice President Venkaiah Naidu pays floral tribute to Sardar Patel. (ANI) × 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. Prime minister Modi with Home Minister Rajnath Singh at the 'Run for Unity' event. (ANI) × 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. Indian sports fraternity also paid tribute to Sardar Patel at the 'Run for Unity' event. (ANI) × Run for Unity (ANI) × 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)

In pics: Sardar Patel's birth anniversary celebration

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that&nbsp;people tried to ignore Sardar Patel&#39;s contribution in nation&nbsp;building, but the youth of India respects him and his contribution.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Flagging off the &#39;Run for Unity&#39;&nbsp;event&nbsp;that marks&nbsp;the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at&nbsp;Dhyan Chand stadium in the national capital, the prime minister said people tried to ensure Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel&#39;s legacy is&nbsp;forgotten.&nbsp;&quot;We are proud of Patel&#39;s&nbsp;contribution to India before we attained freedom and during the early years after independence,&quot; he added.</p>

<p>Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was a senior leader of the Indian National Congress who fought alongside Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru for India&#39;s independence. After the country attained freedom in 1947, he was appointed as the first home minister and deputy prime minister.</p>

<p>Modi concluded his speech by glorifying India&#39;s diversity.</p>

<p>&quot;India is home to many cultures, languages, lifestyle,&#39;&#39; he said.</p>

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<p>The event was held at New Delhi&#39;s&nbsp;Major Dhyan Chand&nbsp;National Stadium,</p>


Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was a senior leader of the Indian National Congress who fought alongside Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru for India's independence.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that people tried to ignore Sardar Patel's contribution in nation building, but the youth of India respects him and his contribution. Flagging off the 'Run for Unity' event that marks the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at Dhyan Chand stadium in the national capital, the prime minister said people tried to ensure Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's legacy is forgotten. "We are proud of Patel's contribution to India before we attained freedom and during the early years after independence," he added. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was a senior leader of the Indian National Congress who fought alongside Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru for India's independence. After the country attained freedom in 1947, he was appointed as the first home minister and deputy prime minister. Modi concluded his speech by glorifying India's diversity. "India is home to many cultures, languages, lifestyle,'' he said. #WATCH Live: PM Modi at ‘Run For Unity’ flag off from Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in Delhi https://t.co/quoFM4DNce — ANI (@ANI) October 31, 2017 × The event was held at New Delhi's Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium,

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