**Executive Summary**
This document summarizes Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan's address at the Closing Ceremony of the Sardar @150 Unity March - National Padyatra at Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, on December 6, 2025. The address highlighted India's progress, national security, the importance of youth, and the significance of the new Labour Codes. The VP also paid tribute to Sardar Patel and emphasized the nation's vision for Viksit Bharat @2047.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Closing Ceremony Address:**
* Vice-President Radhakrishnan graced the Closing Ceremony of the Sardar @150 Unity March in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat.
* **Tribute to Sardar Patel:**
* India is indebted to Sardar Patel for unifying princely states and laying the foundation for Akhand Bharat.
* Sardar Patel's vision of a strong and self-reliant India is being realized under Prime Minister Modi.
* **India's Progress:**
* India has witnessed rapid economic, social, military, and strategic progress in the last decade.
* India's defense capabilities have significantly strengthened.
* "Operation Sindoor" showcases India's resolve in national security.
* **Focus on Youth:**
* India's youth are a powerhouse of talent, capable of transforming the nation into a global leader.
* Youth should say "No to Drugs" and use social media responsibly.
* **Labour Codes:**
* The four new Labour Codes represent a major step towards a fair, inclusive, and progressive framework for workers.
* The Labour Codes reflect the ideals of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayaas.
* **Other Key Points:**
* The Vice-President recognized the impact of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam.
* He highlighted the 10-day national padyatra from Karamsad to the Statue of Unity.
* The event was attended by various dignitaries including the Governor and Chief Minister of Gujarat.
**Impact Analysis**
**Youth of India**
* **Impact:** Encouraged to become global leaders, use social media responsibly, and stay away from drugs.
* **Action Required:** Embrace unity, discipline, and national purpose to contribute to India's transformation.
**Workers of India**
* **Impact:** Beneficiaries of the new Labour Codes, which aim to create a fairer and more inclusive work environment.
* **Action Required:** Understand and adapt to the modern, transparent, and worker-centric system being implemented.
**Nation/Citizens of India**
* **Impact:** Reassured of the nation's progress, strong leadership, and commitment to national security and unity.
* **Action Required:** Uphold the ideals of Sardar Patel and contribute to the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.
Key Entities Referenced
Sardar @150 Unity March - National Padyatra: A national unity march dedicated to Sardar Patel.
Ekta Nagar, Gujarat: Location of the closing ceremony of the Sardar @150 Unity March.
Labour Codes: New labour codes highlighted by the Vice President as major steps towards a progressive framework for workers.
Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam: Referenced for its impact on shifting the focus from women's empowerment to women-led development.
Operation Sindoor: Cited as a defining moment demonstrating India's resolve to defend its sovereignty and combat cross-border terrorism.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan graces
the Closing Ceremony of the Sardar @150 Unity
March - National Padyatra at Ekta Nagar, Gujarat
India will always remain indebted to Sardar Patel, whose
leadership unified over 560 princely states and laid the
foundation of Akhand Bharat: Vice President
Sardar Patel’s vision of a strong and self-reliant India is
turning into reality under Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s
leadership: Vice President
Vice President says India has witnessed rapid progress in the
last decade economically, socially, militarily, and strategically
India’s youth are a powerhouse of talent and can transform
the nation into a global leader in innovation and development:
Vice President
India’s defence capabilities have strengthened manifold;
Operation Sindoor is a defining moment showcasing India’s
resolve: Vice President
Vice President highlights the four new Labour Codes as a
major step towards a fair, inclusive, and progressive
framework for workers
प्रव तथ: 06 DEC 2025 5:04PM by PIB Delhi
The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, graced the closing ceremony of the Sardar @150
Unity March -National Padyatra at the Statue of Unity, Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, today.Hon’ble Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan graced the Closing Ceremony of
the Sardar @150 Unity March – National Padyatra at Ekta Nagar, Gujarat.
Addressing the gathering, the Vice President stated that India will always remain
indebted to Sardar Patel, whose leadership… pic.twitter.com/V2K2Ms63VO
— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) December 6, 2025
Addressing the gathering, the Vice-President said it was a profound honour to participate in the
culmination of this historic national padyatra, adding that this was his first official visit to the sacred land
of Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel since assuming office.
He highlighted the significance of the padyatra commencing on 26 November – Samvidhaan Diwas,
noting that the participation of more than 14 lakh youth in over 1,300 padyatras demonstrated the enduring
flame of unity lit by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Recalling his own padyatra experiences—including a 19,000 km Rath Yatra and multiple padyatras across
Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh for causes such as river-linking, eradicating terrorism,
implementing a uniform civil code, eliminating untouchability, and combating narcotic drugs, the Vice-
President said such yatras are powerful instruments for connecting with people and spreading the message
of unity and national purpose.
He paid rich tribute to Sardar Patel’s historic role in integrating more than 560 princely states, stating:
“Our nation will always remain indebted to the Iron Man of India for unifying and laying the strong
foundation of Akhand Bharat.”
The Vice-President emphasised that Sardar Patel’s dream of a strong and self-reliant India is becoming a
reality under the visionary leadership of the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi.
He underlined India’s rapid progress in the last decade economically, socially, militarily, and strategically
as well as its steady journey toward becoming the world’s third-largest economy.
Addressing the youth, the Vice-President said they are the powerhouse of India’s future and, when guided
by unity, discipline, and national purpose, can transform the nation into a global leader in innovation and
development.
Calling upon the youth to firmly say ‘No to Drugs’, he advised them to use social media responsibly and
contribute to digital literacy and cyber safety.
Recognising the strong presence of women at the event, the Vice-President highlighted the transformative
impact of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, which has shifted the national focus from women’s
empowerment to women-led development.
Speaking on national security, he said India’s defence capabilities have grown manifold, citing Operation
Sindoor as a defining moment that demonstrated the nation’s resolve to defend its sovereignty and combat
cross-border terrorism.He further highlighted the four new Labour Codes as a major reform reflecting the ideals of Sabka Saath,
Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayaas, transforming India’s labour framework into a modern,
transparent, and worker-centric system.
Concluding his address, the Vice President said that as the nation culminates this nationwide padyatra at
the world’s tallest statue, it pays homage not only to Sardar Patel’s legacy but also to the spirit of a New
India . He added that in this Amrit Kaal, as the nation moves steadfastly towards Viksit Bharat @2047, the
ideals of Sardar Patel must continue to serve as its guiding force.
Earlier, the Vice-President was accorded a Guard of Honour at Ekta Nagar upon his maiden visit to the
state after assuming office. He also paid floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity.
Hon’ble Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan was accorded a Guard of
Honour at Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, upon his maiden visit to the state after assuming
office. pic.twitter.com/IyUG3MmU5W
— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) December 6, 2025
Hon’ble Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan paid floral tributes to Sardar
Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar. pic.twitter.com/Tq6g9YDW
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— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) December 6, 2025
The 10-day national padyatra from Karamsad to the Statue of Unity covering 180 kilometres, symbolised
self-reliance and environmental consciousness.This journey, conceived under the vision of the Prime
Minister, reaffirmed the message of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat.
The event was graced by Governor of Gujarat Shri Acharya Devvrat, Chief Minister of Gujarat Shri
Bhupendra Patel, Union Minister, Panchayati Raj and Fisheries and Animal Husbandry, Shri Rajiv Ranjan
Singh,Union Minister, Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya,
Union Minister of State, Youth Affairs & Sports, Smt. Raksha Khadse, Union Minister of State, Housing
& Urban Affairs Shri Tokhan Sahu and other dignitaries.
Hon’ble Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan was warmly welcomed by
Hon’ble Governor of Gujarat Shri Acharya Devvrat, Hon’ble Chief Minister of
Gujarat Shri Bhupendra Patel, and other dignitaries at Vadodara Airport upon his
maiden visit to the state after assuming office.… pic.twitter.com/FxPpqCwfse
— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) December 6, 2025
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