Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday flagged off the 'Sardar Ekta Yatra' from Ahmedabad, stating that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has always honoured the legacy of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Amid the flight disruptions in the wake of the US-Israel vs Iran conflict from the past few days, the flight from Dubai to Ahmedabad has landed at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad on Saturday issued a passenger advisory warning of potential disruptions to international flight operations due to temporary closures and restrictions across multiple international airspaces.
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Friday took a jibe at the BJP on Mahatma Gandhi's death anniversary, citing former Prime Minister Pt Jawaharlal Nehru and former Home Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's letter to Bharatiya Jan Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee, which criticised Hindu Mahas
Federal Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, arrived at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. He is on an official visit to India from January 12-13 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
"Religious invasion was labelled as loot. We have been taught in our textbooks that the Somnath Temple was demolished to loot its treasures. The cruel history of hate, atrocities and terror was hidden from us," PM Modi said.
A large crowd gathered at the public meeting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi organised under the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, where the entire venue reflected devotion, pride, and national spirit.
The Prime Minister also paid floral tributes to the statues of Veer Hamirji Gohil and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Veer Hamirji Gohil sacrificed his life while defending the Somnath Temple in 1299 AD during the invasion led by Zafar Khan.
Sharing details of the preparations for Somnath Swabhiman Parv, Cabinet Minister Jitubhai Vaghani said that the Shiva devotion and faith of lakhs of citizens across the country are deeply connected with Shri Somnath Temple.
In a post on X, PM Modi said the event beautifully reflects the city's vibrant spirit and love for nature. He also commended the organisers for expanding the show's scale and imagination over the years.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal has emphasised that the country will observe several important occasions on Thursday, including the 101st birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Monday paid tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 75th death anniversary, remembering the Iron Man of India's pivotal role in integrating the princely states and strengthening the country's administrative and institutional framework.