EKTANAGAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Statue of Unity in Ektanagar, Gujarat, to offer floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary. Observing National Unity Day at the monumental memorial, the Prime Minister commemorated Patel’s pivotal leadership in integrating the princely states into a unified republic and shaping modern India’s administrative architecture.
Marking the occasion, the Prime Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for several civic and regional infrastructure initiatives collectively valued at over ₹400 crore. The newly launched projects focus on expanding local tourism facilities, upgrading urban amenities, and enhancing transport connectivity across the surrounding belt to accommodate growing visitor traffic.
Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister reaffirmed the collective commitment to safeguarding national sovereignty,internal security, and social cohesion. The infrastructure push is projected to generate steady employment avenues for surrounding communities while cementing the region’s standing as an international tourism hub.
