CM Patel leads Unity March to mark Sardar Patel’s 150th anniversary

A massive Unity March was organised in Ahmedabad on Monday to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel leading the 3.5-km procession in the Ambli–Bopal area. The march, held in the Ghatlodia assembly constituency, drew enthusiastic participation from citizens, public representatives, teachers and school children.According to information,the event began at Khodiyar Mata Temple in Ambli, where the Chief Minister offered floral tributes to the statue of Sardar Patel before flagging off the padyatra. State BJP president Jagdish Vishwakarma, several MLAs and local leaders joined the march, which proceeded from Opal to Ghuma.A 600-metre-long national flag carried by participants became the centre of attraction, symbolising unity and patriotic spirit. Teachers and employees of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, along with school children lining the route, added to the march’s vibrant atmosphere. Organisers said the event aimed to spread the message of national unity, Swadeshi and nation-building inspired by Sardar Patel’s legacy.

#WATCH | Ahmedabad | Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel flags off the unity march on the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. pic.twitter.com/xb84LY9MSo

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Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said the country is celebrating Sardar Patel’s 150th birth anniversary on a grand scale under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He highlighted that assembly-wise Unity Marches are being held across Gujarat to take Sardar Patel’s message of unity and the Prime Minister’s vision of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat to the masses.He added that the Statue of Unity—built during Prime Minister Modi’s tenure—stands as the most fitting tribute to the Iron Man of India. “This statue is a living symbol of India’s strength and glorious history. After independence, Sardar Saheb merged 562 princely states to create an undivided India. Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah have strengthened national unity from Kutch to Cuttack and Kashmir to Kanyakumari by removing Article 370,” he said.
However, the march also led to significant traffic disruptions during office hours. Heavy congestion was reported below the Bopal overbridge and on the Vaishnodevi–Sardar Patel Ring Road stretch leading towards Bopal. A fire brigade vehicle was briefly stuck in traffic, and despite requests to clear the path, immediate action was not taken, resulting in chaotic conditions. Vehicles coming from Vaishnodevi were diverted, causing delays and inconvenience to commuters heading to work.

(State Correspondent)