Around 2,000 Artists from Naxal-Affected Districts to Perform at Ekta Diwas Parade

Around 2,000 artists from 126 Naxal-affected districts across the country will participate in the upcoming Rashtriya Ekta Diwas parade at Kevadia (Ekta Nagar) in Gujarat. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the event as the chief guest.

Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan stated that the primary objective of this performance is to highlight national integration and showcase the resilience and talent of regions that have overcome violence. Under the guidance of the National School of Drama (NSD), these artists will depict the hardships faced by local residents during the period of Naxal violence through theatrical performances.

Additionally, around 5,000 residents from these affected districts have been invited to attend the event and share how their regions recovered and are moving towards progress. Police forces from various states and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) will also participate in the parade.

Rashtriya Ekta Diwas is celebrated every year on October 31 to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, celebrating national unity.