The Prime Minister participated in the Ekta Divas celebrations today at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat on the birth anniversary of iron man Sardar Patel. The PM offered floral tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar. He also administer the Ekta Diwas pledge to the people and witnessed Ekta Diwas Parade.        

This year’s Ekta Divas Parade comprises 16 marching contingents from 9 States and 1 UT Police, 4 Central Armed Police Forces, NCC and a marching band. Special attractions of the parade include Hell March contingent of NSG, daredevil show by BSF and CRPF women and men bikers. A show on combination of Indian Martial Arts by BSF, piped band show by school children, and ‘Surya Kiran’ flypast by Indian Air Force, are also the attractions of the parade.