Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh) [India], October 31 (HBTV): Honouring Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh will attend the inauguration of the freedom fighter's statue on Thursday in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, as well as the opening ceremony of a Museum of Valour in the state.

The Manipur CM also met with Arunachal Pradesh's Governor, KT Parnaik.

Both the Manipur and Arunachal CMs, along with Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, are set to inaugurate the statue of Bharat Ratna Vallabhbhai Patel and the Museum of Valour dedicated to Major Ralengnao Bob Khathing.

In a post on X, CM Biren Singh highlighted his meeting with Minister Rijiju and Arunachal CM Pema Khandu. “Had an enriching morning in Tawang with Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, and Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh Pema Khandu, ahead of the inauguration of the statue of Bharat Ratna Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and the opening of the Major Ralengnao Bob Khathing Museum of Valour,” the post read.

National Unity Day is celebrated on October 31 in honour of Bharat Ratna Vallabhbhai Patel, who played a significant role in integrating India after Independence. Since 2014, this day has been marked by 'Run for Unity' events nationwide, with participation from people across all walks of life.

Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also paid tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary at the Statue of Unity in Kevadia, Gujarat.

After honouring Patel, the Prime Minister administered the Unity Oath and attended the 'Rashtriya Ekta Diwas' (Unity Day) parade at the Parade Ground in Kevadia.

“My salutations to Bharat Ratna Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary. Protecting the unity and sovereignty of the nation was the top priority of his life. His personality and work will continue to inspire every generation of the country,” PM Modi said on X.

Born on October 31, 1875, in Nadiad, Gujarat, Sardar Patel is credited with uniting all 562 princely states of pre-independent India, helping to establish the Republic of India. He served as the country's first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister from 1947 to 1950. He passed away on December 15, 1950.

(ANI)