Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the nation is celebrating the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. In line with the guidance of Chief Minister Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel, Unity Marches are being held across all 182 Assembly constituencies in Gujarat. As part of this initiative, a Unity March was organized in the Borsad Assembly constituency of Anand district, graced by Minister of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Shri Ramanbhai Solanki. The march followed the historic Borsad–Ras Satyagraha route.
Shri Ramanbhai Solanki highlighted the significance of the route from Zharola to Vallabh Vad at Ras High School, walked by Sardar Patel during the Borsad–Ras Satyagraha. He described the march as a true tribute to Sardar Patel, who unified 562 princely states to forge an integrated India, and urged citizens to adopt Swadeshi in support of the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.
MP Shri Miteshbhai Patel emphasized Sardar Patel’s pivotal role in national integration and the inspirational purpose of the Unity March.
Students presented cultural programs and patriotic plays, including “Hu Chhu Sardar.” Prant Officer Shri Amit Patel delivered the welcome address and outlined the historical importance of the march route. Outstanding BLOs of Borsad Taluka and meritorious students were felicitated, and the event concluded with a collective Swadeshi pledge.
The march witnessed enthusiastic participation from District Panchayat President Shri Hasmukhbhai Patel, the Sarpanch of Ras village, members of the Ras Education Trust, Taluka Panchayat representatives, government officials, teachers, ICDS staff, and residents from Borsad and surrounding villages.
