Patna, Oct. 31 -- The 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel will be observed on Friday with a grand parade held in front of the magnificent Statue of Unity in Kevadia, Gujarat.
The parade, which brings to life the concept of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat', will be organised every year on 31 October.
union Home Minister Amit Shah made the announcement while addressing a press conference in Patna on Thursday and said that this parade will be similar to the Republic Day parade organised on 26 January.
On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take the salute of the grand parade, where the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), several state police forces and over 900 artistes will showcase their skill, discipline, valour and h...