Battalions of 23 sectors and Sector HQ Assam Rifles under the aegis of Inspector General Assam Rifles (East), celebrated "Rashtriya Ekta Divas" to commemorate the 147th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
PM Modi underlined that lakhs of people of Gujarat who used to be troubled due to the lack of broad gauge line in a large area are going to get a lot of relief from the new Railway project.
Since 2014, October 31, the birthday of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is celebrated as National Unity Day to celebrate his efforts and contributions in convincing several princely states to align with the Indian Union.
PM Modi's statement has come in the backdrop of controversy over the recommendation of a parliamentary panel to make Hindi the medium of instruction in central educational institutions.
The birthday of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is celebrated as National Unity Day to celebrate his efforts and contributions in convincing several princely states to align with the Indian Union.
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas is being celebrated with great fervour across the country since 2014. In the last eight years, it has gained wide acceptance and the day has now become established at par with other important national celebrations such as Independence Day and Republic Day.
On the occasion of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 147th birth anniversary, a tribal children's musical band is all set to perform in front of PM Narendra Modi.
Defence Minister said the Centre's aim is to implement the resolution unanimously passed in the Indian Parliament on February 22, 1994 to reclaim remaining parts of Kashmir.
The Indian Army celebrates October 27 every year as the 'Infantry Day', as it was on this day that the 1st Battalion of the Sikh Regiment landed at Srinagar airbase and thwarted the evil designs of the Pakistan Army, who had invaded Kashmir with the help of tribal raiders in 1947.