National Unity Day observed across Madhya Pradesh districts
Various districts in Madhya Pradesh held runs and tribute programmes to mark Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary.
According to the Free Press Journal, several districts in Madhya Pradesh observed National Unity Day on Saturday through various commemorative events. In Neemuch, a 'Run for Unity' was organised, which was flagged off by MLA Dilip Singh Parihar and SP Rajesh Vyas from the Police Control Room.
The run in Neemuch moved through several locations, including Fountain Chowk and Kamal Chowk, before ending back at the control room. During the event, Parihar led participants in a pledge to maintain the nation's integrity and security.
In Jhabua, Women and Child Development Minister Nirmala Bhuria flagged off a similar run from Rajgarh Naka. She encouraged the youth to follow the ideals of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Collector Yogesh Tukaram Bharsat also addressed students regarding national unity.
In Dhar, Collector Rajiv Ranjan Meena started a district-level run from the Sports Authority of India grounds. Meena led officials and athletes in an oath to protect the country's unity and internal security.
The day also included tributes to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. In Alirajpur, Congress workers offered floral tributes to both Patel and Gandhi at Talkies Square to mark Patel's birth anniversary and Gandhi's death anniversary.
Other activities included a lamp decoration competition at Rajkumar Khandelwal Smriti Higher Secondary School in Barwani and the unveiling of a Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel statue in Tal on October 31, 2026, by former Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot.