Bhubaneswar, Nov. 13 -- Odisha joined the nationwide celebration of the 150th birth anniversary of the Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, with the launch of the Ekta Padayatra in Nilgiri, Balasore district, on Thursday.
The event was inaugurated by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, who led the march emphasizing national unity and integrity.
Thousands of students, youth, citizens, and government officials participated in the 9-kilometre march from Nilgiri to Mitrapur, carrying messages of unity and patriotism. Students proudly held a 100-foot-long Tricolour flag, symbolizing the spirit of togetherness.
Before the march, the Chief Minister offered prayers at the Jagannath Temple in Nilgiri and visited a photo exhibition on "Bala...