Overview
- At Ekta Nagar, Modi vowed to wipe out Naxal–Maoist violence and urged a decisive push against infiltrators, linking internal security to national unity.
- A women-led parade featured BSF, ITBP, CISF, CRPF and SSB contingents, Surya Kiran aerobatics, camel and canine units, and gallantry awardees from recent operations.
- Amit Shah flagged off Delhi’s Run for Unity, administered the unity pledge, and said the Home Ministry will stage a Kevadia Unity Parade every year.
- Across states, leaders in Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Delhi led Unity Marches and runs, tying ‘Vocal for Local’ and youth outreach to the day’s messaging.
- Modi contrasted his government’s actions with Congress-era choices, citing the abrogation of Article 370 as aligning Kashmir policy with Patel’s vision.