**Executive Summary**
The Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, participated in the Sardar@150 March in Vadodara on November 28, 2023. The march commemorates the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Patel and highlights the nation's commitment to unity, as envisioned by Sardar Patel and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The 11-day march is continuing and will culminate at Navlakhi Ground with a large cultural event on Saturday.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Sardar@150 March:**
* The Sardar@150 National Unity March aims to ignite patriotism and showcase the determination of the nation's youth.
* The padyatra, which entered Vadodara on Day 3, began from Hare Krishna Temple at Anklav.
* The initiative has seen 1,514 padyatras across 620+ districts and 440 Lok Sabha constituencies, involving over 1.5 million citizens who have covered 10,007 km.
* **Cultural Programme:**
* The inaugural programme featured Sardar Gatha, themed “Vithalbhai – Maniben – Sardar.”
* The programme included cultural performances like Gram Sabha, Nrutya Natika, and Bhajan Sandhya, celebrating unity through art and heritage.
* **Event Details:**
* The padyatra will proceed through key locations in Vadodara.
* The padyatra will culminate at Navlakhi Ground for a large cultural event on Saturday.
* **Dignitary Participation:**
* The Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal was joined by other dignitaries.
* Dignitaries included Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya and various ministers and members of parliament.
**Impact Analysis**
**Youth**
* **Impact:** The event celebrates youth as the torchbearers of "Ek Bharat".
* **Action Required:** No specific action required.
**Citizens of India**
* **Impact:** The event galvanizes them around the ideals of national integration and self-reliance. The march is a testament to the nation's collective resolve and national pride.
* **Action Required:** No specific action required.
**Cultural Groups and Community Organisations**
* **Impact:** The Padyatra has drawn strong participation from students, cultural groups and community organizations. The events showcased unity and heritage.
* **Action Required:** No specific action required.
Key Entities Referenced
Sardar@150 March: A National Unity March commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Patel, focused on national integration and self-reliance.
Vadodara: The city in Gujarat where the Sardar@150 March took place, specifically highlighting key locations within the city.
Sarbananda Sonowal: Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), and speaker at the event.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW): The ministry to which Sarbananda Sonowal belongs, indicating potential oversight or involvement.
MY Bharat: An initiative that has seen 1,514 padyatras across more than 620 districts and 440 Lok Sabha constituencies, involving over 1.5 million citizens who have collectively covered 10,007 km nationwide.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
“Youth are the torchbearers of Ek Bharat”: Union
Minister Sarbananda Sonowal at the Sardar@150
March in Vadodara
“From ‘Ek Bharat’ envisioned by Sardar Patel to an
Atmanirbhar Bharat under PM Narendra Modi, the nation
continues to move ahead with unity”: Sarbananda Sonowal
प्रव तथ: 28 NOV 2025 9:35PM by PIB Delhi
The Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal took part
in the Sardar@150 March along with other leaders at Vadodara today. Sonowal said the Sardar@150
National Unity March has “ignited a powerful wave of patriotism across India and showcased the
determination of the nation’s youth to uphold Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s vision of a united India”.
Speaking at the inaugural cultural programme held at Aarana Lawns, Sevasi as the padyatra entered
Vadodara on Day 3, the Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the march is a testament to collective
resolve and national pride. “The passion of our youth proves that the spirit of Ek Bharat continues to
inspire every citizen. Under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, India is moving
ahead with the mission of Shreshtha Bharat and a Viksit Bharat,”Sarbananda Sonowal said.
The padyatra began from the Hare Krishna Temple at Anklav and drew strong participation from students,
cultural groups and community organisations. According to MY Bharat, the initiative has already seen
1,514 padyatras across more than 620 districts and 440 Lok Sabha constituencies, involving over 1.5
million citizens who have collectively covered 10,007 km nationwide.
The inaugural programme featured Sardar Gatha, themed “Vithalbhai – Maniben – Sardar,” followed by
cultural performances including Gram Sabha, Nrutya Natika and Bhajan Sandhya, celebrating unity
through art and heritage.
The padyatra will proceed on Saturday through key locations in Vadodara, culminating at Navlakhi
Ground for a large cultural event.
The 11-day march, commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Patel, continues to galvanise
young India around the ideals of national integration and self-reliance.
The Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal was joined by other dignitaries including Dr. Mansukh
Mandaviya, Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment; Ajay Tamta, Minister
of State for Road Transport & Highways; Sheeshpal Rajput, Chairman, Gujarat State Yog Board;
Jagdishbhai Makwana, MLA and Deputy Chief Whip, Gujarat Vidhan Sabha; Vijaybhai Patel, MLA and
Deputy Chief Whip, Gujarat Vidhan Sabha; Hemang Joshi, Member of Parliament (MP); Smt. Ranjanben
Bhatt, former MP; Narhari Amin, Former Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat and MP; and Jashubhai
Bhilubhai Rathva, MP.***
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