Jaipur, Oct. 31 -- Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Saturday flagged off the run in Jaipur, marking the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) on the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. CM Sharma described the event as a tribute to the "Iron Man" of India.

Addressing the event, CM Sharma said the event symbolised the commitment to national unity, integrity and self-respect that Patel stood for.

"We have come together to pay tribute to the 'Iron Man,' Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the great architect of India's unity and integrity, on the anniversary of his birth... The 'Run for Unity' event held today serves as a symbol of our commitment to national unity, integrity, and self-respect, ideals championed by Sar...