The Ministry of Home Affairs announced on 21 October 2026 that Rashtriya Ekta Diwas and Bharat Parv 2026 celebrations will take place on 31 October 2026 at Ekta Nagar, Gujarat. The event will feature an Ekta Parade celebrating the end of armed Naxalism in India, with tributes paid by the Prime Minister to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. For the first time, 15 tableaus designed by the public through national competitions will be displayed, and a cultural program featuring 5,000 artists will be held in the evening. The celebrations include a theatrical play based on the novel Anandamath.
Key points
- Event Date: 31 October 2026 at Ekta Nagar, Gujarat
- Features 15 public-designed tableaus created via MyGov and Gujarat district competitions
- Cultural performance involving 5,000 artists and a play by the National School of Drama
- Includes 2,000 artists and 5,000 spectators from 126 districts affected by Naxalism
- Events shifted to evening to accommodate high daytime temperatures
When it applies
- Rashtriya Ekta Diwas and Bharat Parv celebrations
Who it affects
- Police forces, CAPFs and CPOs