Agartala, Nov. 24 -- Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha flagged off and led the Sardar @150 Unity March in Agartala.

On the occasion, CM Saha said, "This march is in honour of Sardar Patel for his contributions in uniting India. The purpose is to instil the ideals of one India, a great India, and a self-reliant India among the people, especially the youth. We all know the critical role of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in protecting the unity and sovereignty of India. We all know the rest of the history."

"In 2014, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Run for Unity initiative was launched. The main objective was to honour his contributions," he added.

The march was also attended by Padma Shri Indian Olympian gymnast Di...