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Republic Day-Style Ekta Nagar Parade Made Annual as Modi Leads Patel 150th Celebrations

The decision signals a bid to make the Statue of Unity a year‑round platform for national commemoration with broader public participation.

Overview

  • Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that a grand parade at Ekta Nagar will be held every October 31, establishing a yearly Republic Day–style event.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit October 30–31 to flag off e‑buses and inaugurate or launch projects worth over Rs 1,140 crore tied to tourism, mobility and civic amenities.
  • The October 31 programme will feature CAPF and state police contingents, 10 tableaux, an Indian Air Force Surya Kiran air show, motorcycle and camel units, cavalry elements and indigenous dog squads.
  • Gallantry honorees include five Shaurya Chakra awardees from the CRPF and 16 BSF medal winners, with BSF personnel from Operation Sindoor slated for special recognition.
  • Officials confirmed a commemorative ₹150 coin and postage stamp release, a scaled‑up nationwide Run for Unity, and a Bharat Parv cultural and food festival at Ekta Nagar from November 1–15.