Udupi-Chikkamagaluru MP Kota Srinivas Poojary flagging off the Unity March to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on Tuesday, November 11, at Udupi.
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Udupi-Chikkamagaluru Member of Parliament Kota Srinivas Poojary on Tuesday, November 11, said Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was aptly called the Iron Man of India for his unwavering strength, decisive leadership, and firm resolve in unifying the princely states in India.
He was speaking at the Unity March programme after the walk, which had started from the Board High School and concluded at the War Memorial in Ajjarkad, Udupi. The programme was organised by the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Udupi District administration, and others to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Patel. Hundreds of people, including students, the general public, NSS volunteers, and NCC cadets participated.
Hundreds of people, including students, the general public, NSS volunteers, and NCC cadets participated.
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SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
Mr. Poojary said Patel had dreamt of hoisting the tricolour across the country, including Jammu and Kashmir. The Narendra Modi government, he said, realised Patel’s dream by abrogating Article 370 of the Constitution and upholding the unity of the country. He said the Union government has been organising the Unity March every year in memory of Patel, who worked hard for the unification of the country. It was because of Patel, the first Deputy Prime Minister, that the country has remained united even now.
Additional Deputy Commissioner Abid Gadyal administered the unity pledge. Earlier, Mr. Poojary and Deputy Commissioner T.K. Swaroopa flagged off the Unity March.
MLAs A. Kiran Kumar Kodgi and Gurme Suresh Shetty were also present.
Published – November 11, 2025 06:49 pm IST
