On October 31, 2025, Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Smt. Raksha Nikhil Khadse, led "Ekta Yatras" (Unity Marches) in Malkapur (Buldhana district) and Bhusawal (Jalgaon district), Maharashtra, marking Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 150th Birth Anniversary. These marches were part of the nationwide Sardar@150 campaign initiated by the My Bharat platform under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. The event saw huge participation from youth, students, and volunteers.
In Malkapur, dignitaries present included Shri Eknath Khadse, Member of Legislative Council; Shri Chainsukh Madanlal Sancheti, MLA, Malkapur; Dr. Arvind Kolte, Dr. Anil Kharche, Dr. Sudhir Chavan, Shri Pranit Sangavikar, District Youth Officer; Shri Ramrao Jhambre, Shri Dnyandev Waghode, and senior officials from the district administration. In Bhusawal, the Unity March was graced by Shri Girish Mahajan, Minister of Water Resources and Disaster Management, Government of Maharashtra, Shri Sanjay Savkare, Minister of Textiles, Government of Maharashtra, Shri Abhishek Chavare, District Youth Officer, and officials from the district administration.
Smt. Khadse highlighted Sardar Patel's legacy and emphasized the commitment to "Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat." She also encouraged youth to contribute to nation-building through service, innovation, and leadership. The marches promoted unity, integrity, and collective participation, contributing to the Sardar@150 campaign.
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Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports: The ministry responsible for initiating and overseeing the Sardar@150 campaign and the Ekta Yatras (Unity Marches).
Sardar@150: A nationwide campaign commemorating Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 150th Birth Anniversary, promoting unity and collective participation.
Malkapur and Bhusawal: Locations where the Ekta Yatras (Unity Marches) were organized to mark Sardar Patel's 150th birth anniversary.
My Bharat: The platform initiating the Sardar@150 campaign, under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
“IRON WILL, UNITED INDIA” — SMT. RAKSHA
NIKHIL KHADSE LEADS GRAND UNITY
MARCHES IN MALKAPUR AND BHUSAWAL
MARKING SARDAR PATEL’S 150TH BIRTH
ANNIVERSARY
Union Minister of State Inspires Maharashtra’s Youth to
Uphold the Ideals of Unity, Integrity, and Nation-Building
Envisioned by Sardar Patel and Prime Minister Narendra
Modi
Posted On: 31 OCT 2025 7:54PM by PIB Delhi
On the historic occasion of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s 150th Birth Anniversary, Union Minister of
State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Smt. Raksha Nikhil Khadse, led large-scale ‘Ekta Yatras’ (Unity
Marches) at Malkapur in Buldhana district and Bhusawal in Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. The
marches, held under the nationwide Sardar@150 campaign initiated by the My Bharat platform of the
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, witnessed overwhelming public participation from youth,
students, and volunteers, creating a vibrant celebration of national unity and civic spirit.Addressing an enthusiastic gathering at Malkapur, Smt. Khadse invoked Sardar Patel’s enduring
legacy, saying: “The India we are proud of today — united, strong, and diverse — stands as the result
of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s unmatched resolve and vision to integrate over 560 princely states into
one nation. This march is not merely symbolic; it is a reaffirmation of our collective commitment to
Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat. Guided by the vision of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, this
movement reinforces the spirit of Jan Bhagidari and Viksit Bharat by placing youth at the heart of
nation-building.”
The first leg of the event began in Malkapur, drawing huge participation from the local residents,
students, and volunteers. Prominent dignitaries present included Shri Eknath Khadse, Member of
Legislative Council; Shri Chainsukh Madanlal Sancheti, MLA, Malkapur; Dr. Arvind Kolte, Dr. Anil
Kharche, Dr. Sudhir Chavan, Shri Pranit Sangavikar, District Youth Officer; Shri Ramrao Jhambre,
Shri Dnyandev Waghode, and senior officials from the district administration.
In the afternoon, Smt. Khadse led the Bhusawal Unity March, which saw massive crowds lining the
streets in solidarity. The event was graced by Shri Girish Mahajan, Minister of Water Resources and
Disaster Management, Government of Maharashtra, and Shri Sanjay Savkare, Minister of Textiles,
Government of Maharashtra. Other dignitaries present included Shri Abhishek Chavare, District
Youth Officer, and officials from the district administration.Both marches reflected the energy and enthusiasm of thousands of participants — students, NSS
volunteers, My Bharat youth, and citizens — who carried banners and slogans celebrating unity,
patriotism, and national pride.
Smt. Khadse emphasised that My Bharat is turning into a true movement of youth-driven change —
connecting millions of young minds to India’s development journey. She urged that the ideals of Ekta
Yatra must translate into everyday action through service, innovation, and leadership by youth at the
grassroots.
The Unity Marches at Malkapur and Bhusawal marked a significant contribution to the Sardar@150
national campaign, launched by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, promoting unity, integrity,
and collective participation in nation-building — a true tribute to the Iron Man of India.
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Rini Choudhury
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