New Delhi, Oct. 31 -- As the country celebrates the 150th birth anniversary of the first Deputy Prime Minister of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, several events are organised nationwide as a tribute to the great leader, independence activist and statesman who served as the first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister of India from 1947 to 1950.

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary is celebrated as National Unity Day, also known as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, on October 31. Since 2014, the day has been marked by 'Run for Unity' events nationwide, participated in by people from all walks of life.

Marking his 150th birth anniversary, school students participated in the 'Run for Unity' event organised by Delhi Police in the national cap...