Run for Unity to Mark Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Union Minister for Education, Food, and Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi and Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma flag off “Run for Unity” in Jaipur
UdaipurTimes, Oct 31, 2026 - Union Minister for Education, Food, and Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi and Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma flagged off the “Run for Unity” organised in Jaipur on the occasion of the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
A large number of youth, including several medal-winning athletes, participated in the Run for Unity. CM Sharma also administered the oath of national unity to the gathered public.
Speaking on the occasion, Joshi said the “Ek Bharat” (United India) we see today is a result of the historic contribution, efficient leadership and tireless efforts of Sardar Patel, which can never be forgotten. Under the leadership of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, work is underway to realise Sardar Patel's vision of Ek Bharat as Shreshtha Bharat.
The Union Minister noted that Sardar Patel’s contribution to the formation of Rajasthan must always be remembered, as it was he who made Greater Rajasthan a reality on March 30, 1949.
Chief Minister Sharma said that Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel united and integrated the country through his firm determination, indomitable willpower, and foresight and that the Prime Minister believes a strong India, as envisioned by Sardar Patel, can be built with the cooperation of the youth.
Consequently, the country's youth are being connected to nation-building through platforms like 'MY Bharat'. Initiatives like Startup India and the Mudra Loan Scheme have transformed young individuals from job seekers into job creators. Similarly, through the Khelo India and Fit India movements, talent from rural areas and small hamlets is raising the tricolour high at the international level.
The Chief Minister emphasised that efforts are being made to strengthen the youth’s future through the Youth Policy, New Employment Policy and State Skill Policy. By conducting 410 examinations with absolute transparency, 1,93,000 young people have been given government appointments. In addition, 1,18,000 recruitments are in progress, and the process for over 70,000 positions will begin soon. Alongside this, employment has been provided to 500,000 individuals in the private sector.
Present on the occasion were Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Colonel Rajyavardhan Rathore, MPs Madan Rathore and Manju Sharma, Mayor Sunil Kothari, Deputy Mayor Saroj Kanwar, Chief Secretary V. Srinivas and Director General of Police Rajiv Kumar Sharma among others.
