'Bharat Parv 2025' Announced to Mark Sardar Patel's 150th Anniversary

By siliconindia | Thursday, 30 October 2025, 15:09 Hrs

‘Bharat Parv 2025’ to be held from November 1-15 to honor Sardar Patel’s 150th birth anniversary.
Annual parade at Ekta Nagar every October 31, starting this year.
Special celebrations at Statue of Unity and events showcasing India’s unity and tribal culture.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that ‘Bharat Parv 2025’ will be celebrated across the country from November 1 to 15, marking the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, India’s Iron Man and the architect of national unity.

Speaking at a press conference, Shah said a grand parade will now be held every year on October 31 at Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, to celebrate National Unity Day. The parade will feature contingents from central paramilitary forces and state police, along with a cultural showcase of India’s diversity.

He shared that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend this year’s first parade, offer floral tributes at the Statue of Unity, and participate in the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations.

On November 15, a major event will also take place at the Statue of Unity to honor tribal leader Birsa Munda, featuring exhibitions of tribal food, culture, and performing arts.

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Highlighting the achievements of the current government, Shah said that while the Statue of Unity was built in just 57 months, the previous Congress governments failed to adequately honor Sardar Patel for decades.

He noted that more than 2.5 crore people have visited the Statue of Unity so far, calling it a symbol of India’s unity and Patel’s enduring legacy. This year, schools and colleges across India will also host a ‘Run for Unity’ to mark the occasion.