Sardar Patel's jayanti to be celebrated in a big way

The Government has planned to celebrate Sardar Patel’s birthday in a big way on October 31 this year. It will be celebrated as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas. As per official sources, this year’s celebration is particularly special to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Patel. The celebrations will include a grand parade and cultural festival in Ekta Nagar, Narmada district, Gujarat, where the statue of Sardar Patel has been installed. This is called the ‘Statue of Unity'. From November 1 to 15, 2025, Ekta Nagar will host the Bharat Parv, featuring cultural performances and a food festival from different states. The festival will culminate on November 15 with special programs celebrating God Birsa Munda Jayanti, highlighting the glorious culture and resilient spirit of our tribal communities.

Rahul Gandhi to meet TVK’s Thalapathy Vijay Chandrasekhar amidst rift between Congress and Stalin’s DMK in Tamil Nadu?

Rahul Gandhi is reportedly set to meet with Vijay, the leader of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), today to discuss a possible alliance in Tamil Nadu ahead of the 2026 assembly elections. This move comes amid ongoing speculation about shifting political equations in the state, especially concerning the traditionally strong alliance between the Congress party and DMK. The DMK has so far resisted any major challenge to its dominance in Tamil Nadu from Congress, despite the two parties being allies. However, recent signs of discontent within state Congress circles over seat-sharing and growing interest in TVK as an alternative ally have created political ripples. Vijay’s TVK, a relatively new but rising political force, is seen as a potential challenger to the DMK with ambitions for leadership and power-sharing in a new coalition. This development could pose a significant threat to the DMK’s stronghold if Congress formalizes support for TVK. Currently, the Congress-DMK alliance remains officially intact, but talks with Vijay indicate possible shifts in Tamil Nadu’s political landscape.