Prime Minister Narendra Modi today flagged off a run to commemorate the 142nd birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel here. (Image: Twitter) 
The 'Run for Unity', which began from the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, saw the participation of a large number of people, including sports personalities like Sardar Singh, Deepa Karmakar, Suresh Raina and Karnam Malleswari. (Image: Twitter) 
The 1.5 km run here came to an end near the India Gate C-Hexagon-Shah Jahan Road radial. (Image: Twitter) 
Earlier, President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister, and Home Minister Rajnath Singh visited Patel's statue located at the Parliament street and offered floral tributes. (Image: Twitter) -
"We salute Sardar Patel on his Jayanti. His momentous service and monumental contribution to India can never be forgotten," Modi said while flagging off the run. (Image: Twitter)
The prime minister said everyone in the country is proud of Patel's contribution to India before it attained freedom and during the early years after the nation became independent.(Image: Twitter) 
The central government observes October 31 all over the country as a day of special occasion to foster and reinforce the government's dedication to preserve and strengthen unity, integrity and security of the nation by celebrating it as a 'Rashtriya Ekta Diwas' to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Patel. (Image: Twitter) -
Gymnast Deepa Karmakar said she was proud to be part of the run, which is being organised to remember the contributions of Patel in unifying the country. (Image: Twitter)
Hockey player Sardar Singh said 'Run for Unity' is a commendable initiative to showcase country's unity and integrity. (Image: Twitter) 
Several union ministers, senior officials and others also participated in the event. (Image: Twitter)
