Today is National Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas) on the occasion of which the 148th birth anniversary of India’s former Deputy PM and ‘Iron Man’ of India; Sardar Vallabhai Patel, is celebrated. On this rather coincidental occasion, PM Modi graced the state of Gujarat through a two-day visit. PM Modi’s visit to the state served many purposes, with two o the most significant of them being:
- Inauguration, review and discussion of a multitude of development projects of the state
- Celebrating Ekta Diwas, paying homage to Sardar Patel and flagging off the Steam Heritage Special Train, connecting Ahmedabad and Ektanagar.