Bhubaneswar, Oct. 16 -- Odisha Minister Suryabanshi Suraj on Wednesday said that the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel will be celebrated in a grand manner across the country, following the call of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Speaking to ANI, Suraj said, "PM Modi has called for all of us to celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in a grand manner by promoting the message of Atmanirbhar Bharat."

Odisha Minister detailed that the programme will be carried out in three distinct phases, with the first phase. "The programme has been divided into three phases...In the Unity March, three padyatras will be held in each parliamentary constituency. Keeping in mind Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's ideology,...