On Wednesday, Indore enthusiastically welcomed the ‘Narmada Pravah Unity March’, organised on the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary of ‘Lau Purush’ Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Led by Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, the march began at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel statue and proceeded through Madhumilan Square, RNT Marg, culminating at Chhawani Square.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav shared that the ‘Narmada Pravah Unity March’ started in Nagpur, inspired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, passing through Betul before arriving in Indore. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav praised Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s unparalleled achievement in unifying the princely states, stating that we must draw inspiration from his towering personality. He remarked that under Prime Minister Shri Modi’s leadership, India is rapidly advancing on the path of progress and development.
Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Shri Vishvas Sarang, Urban Development and Housing Minister Shri Kailash Vijayvargiya, Water Resources Minister Shri Tulsiram Silawat, MPs Shri Shankar Lalwani and Sushri Kavita Patidar, Mayor Shri Pushyamitra Bhargava, MLAs Shri Madhu Verma, Shri Mahendra Hardia, Smt. Malini Gaur, Shri Ramesh Mendola, Shri Golu Shukla, Shri Jeetu Jirati, Shri Shravan Chawda, Shri Sumit Mishra and March Coordinator Shri Kapil Parmar, among other dignitaries joined the March.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav rode in a large vehicle during the Unity March, which was led by school and college students along with male and female folk artists from tribal communities performing local dances. Patriotic tunes were played by bands, and a huge number of women and men participated. Stages were set up where citizens welcomed Chief Minister Dr. Yadav by showering flower petals on his vehicle, with women also extending greetings from rooftops. Chants of ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ and ‘Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Amar Rahe’ resonated throughout the procession.
After starting at the Sardar Patel statue, the ‘Narmada Pravah Unity March’ journeyed through various landmarks and reached Chhawani Square, where citizens welcomed Chief Minister Dr. Yadav by presenting him with a statue of Lord Krishna and a ceremonial sword.