Overview
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will preside over Rashtriya Ekta Diwas at Ekta Nagar to mark Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s 150th birth anniversary.
- A Republic Day–style parade will include 16 central and state contingents, 10 unity‑themed tableaux, women‑led drills, the NSG’s Hell March, Assam Police motorcycle daredevils, a BSF Indian‑breed dog show, and an Indian Air Force Surya Kiran fly‑past.
- Gujarat authorities report readiness with 11 accommodation domes for more than 9,000 visitors, a dormitory for 1,400 police personnel, medical and registration facilities, and parking for 174 buses.
- Cultural programming features the National School of Drama’s Loh Purush in Kevadia on Oct 30–31 and a Bharat Parv at Ekta Nagar from Nov 1–15 with food, crafts, and nightly state showcases, followed by cycling events in mid‑November.
- Modi has urged citizens on X to join the Run for Unity on Oct 31, with district‑level runs and unity parades planned across the country.