India, Nov. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, celebrated the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel - observed as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) - through a series of "Run for Unity" events, pledge ceremonies, and cultural programmes across its institutions. The celebrations reflected the spirit of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat, as thousands of Divyangjan, students, faculty, and officials participated to honour the Iron Man of India.

At the DEPwD headquarters in New Delhi, Secretary Shri Rajesh Aggarwal and senior officers paid floral tributes to Sardar Patel. Shri...