National Unity Day 2026: Ekta Nagar, Gujarat: Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan reviewed preparations for the National Unity Day celebrations scheduled for October 30 and 31, 2026, at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat’s Narmada district. The celebrations will mark the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and are expected to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
During his visit, Mohan inspected several venues being prepared for the national-level event and held a review meeting with senior officials to assess progress and ensure that all arrangements are completed on time.
Inspection of Key Venues for National Unity Day 2026
After arriving at Surva Helipad in Ekta Nagar, the Union Home Secretary visited accommodation facilities being developed for dignitaries, including the LWE tents and PODs. He subsequently inspected construction work at the Tableau Dome and reviewed arrangements along Ekta Path and at the Salute Platform, where key events are scheduled to take place.
He also visited the Bharat Parv venue near the Statue of Unity and the Prakash Parv site to assess preparations for the associated programmes.
‘Anandamath’ Performance Planned for October 30
As part of the celebrations, the National School of Drama (NSD) will present Anandamath at Dam View Point-1 on October 30, 2026. Mohan visited the venue to inspect the arrangements for the cultural performance.
Review Meeting with Senior Officials
A review meeting was held at the VVIP Circuit House in Ekta Nagar to discuss preparations across the various venues. The meeting covered accommodation for dignitaries, construction work, the Tableau Dome, the Salute Platform, Bharat Parv and cultural programmes.
Officials were instructed to maintain coordination among departments and complete all work within the stipulated deadlines to ensure the smooth conduct of the celebrations.
Senior officials attending the review included Director of Intelligence Bureau Mahesh Dixit, Gujarat Chief Secretary M.K. Das, CRPF Director General Gyanendra Pratap, Narmada Nigam and Statue of Unity Chairman Mukesh Puri, ADG-SPG S. Suresh, Gujarat DGP Gyanendra Singh Malik, Special Director IB Jag Mohan and Principal Secretary (Home) Sanjeev Kumar, along with other senior officers.
The preparations are underway for a major national event honouring Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, whose birth anniversary is observed as National Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas) on October 31.
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