Prime Minister Narendra Modi shall pay tributes to Iron Manof India Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity, Kevadiya, Gujarat onthe occasion of Sardar’s Birth Anniversary, on 31st October 2019.

Prime Minister Modi shall also participate at the Ekta DiwasParade, visit the Technology Demonstration Site and later interact with Civil ServiceProbationers at Kevadiya.Since 2014, October 31st is observed as National UnityDay and people from all walks of life participate in the Run For Unity.

In his Mann Ki Baat Programme on the 27th of October, 2019Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to participate in large numbers inthe ‘Run For Unity’ towards One Goal – “Ek Bharat Shreshth Bharat.”

“Friends, as you know that 31st October every year since2014 has been celebrated as 'National Unity Day'. This day imparts the messageto protect the unity, integrity and security of our country at any cost. On31stOctober, this year too ‘Run for Unity’ is being organized like the previousyears. ‘Run for Unity’ is a symbol of unison, that the nation being united, ismoving in one direction and collectively aims for- One goal! Ek Bharat,Shreshth Bharat!”, he said.

“My dear countrymen, Sardar Patel integrated the nation withthe thread of unison. This mantra of unity is like a sacrament in our life andin a country like ours filled with diversities, we should continue tostrengthen this mantra of unison on all paths, at every bend, and at everypit-stop. My dear countrymen, our nation has always been very proactive andalert in strengthening unity and communal harmony in the country. If we look aroundus, we will find many examples of individuals who have been working ceaselesslyto foster communal harmony.”

Prime Minister further said, “the last five years havewitnessed - not only in Delhi but in hundreds of cities of India, unionterritories, state capitals, district centres, even in small cities belongingto tier two or tier three categories, innumerable men, women, be they the cityfolk, village folk, children, the youth, the elderly, divyang, all areparticipating in ‘Run for Unity’ in large numbers.”

Stressing on the importance of a Fit India, the PrimeMinister said ‘Run for Unity’ is one such unique event which is beneficial forthe 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 findourselves 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 takeIndia to loftier heights! “

A web portal runforunity.gov.in has also been launched wherein one can find information about various venues for the Run For Unity, that isbeing organised across the country.